SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers began their search for a new defensive coordinator Thursday by interviewing Robert Saleh for a second stint at the job and Detroit Lions assistant Deshea Townsend. The Niners fired Nick Sorensen earlier ...

The 49ers announced on Thursday they have completed an interview with Detroit Lions passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend for their vacant defensive coordinator spot. Townsend interviewed virtually for the opening.

On the latest episode of 49ers plus/minus, the Athletic's Matt Barrows revealed the 49ers made a robust offer to Saleh hoping to avoid a lingering coaching search. The post 49ers Going ‘All In’ on Robert Saleh for Defensive Coordinator appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The San Francisco 49ers, after uncharacteristically being left out of the postseason, are staying busy by lining up interviews

The 49ers are going all-in for a Robert Saleh reunion. The former New York Jets head coach has an offer on the table from San Francisco to become the highest-paid defensive coordinator in the NFL, according to The Athletic’s Matt Barrows.

The San Francisco 49ers are wasting no time revamping ... These were Detroit Lions passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend and former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh.

The San Francisco 49ers search for a new defensive coordinator has not necessarily gotten off the ground. Robert Saleh is seen as the top candidate.

The 49ers announced the completion of interviews with former Jets' head coach Robert Saleh and Lions' passing game coordinator Deshea Townsend

The 49ers completed interviews with Robert Saleh and Deshea Townsend for their vacant defensive coordinator position, per a team announcement and CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. Saleh was fired as the Jets head coach in October and previously served as the 49ers defensive coordinator for four seasons.

(AP) — The San Francisco 49ers began their search for a new defensive coordinator Thursday by interviewing Robert Saleh for a second stint at the job and Detroit Lions assistant Deshea Townsend.

(AP) — The San Francisco 49ers began their search for a new defensive coordinator Thursday by interviewing Robert Saleh for a second stint at the job and Detroit Lions assistant Deshea Townsend.

The way it's shaping up right now, the Indianapolis Colts could very well have their top choice when it comes to filling their defensive coordinator opening. With the Atlanta Falcons hiring Jeff Ulbrich to be their defensive coordinator--he was not someone the