Saleh was fired midway through this past season in New York, but the Jets had a strong defense under his tenure.

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back Robert Saleh for a second stint as defensive coordinator after a failed tenure as head coach of the New York Jets, a person familiar with the choice told The Associated Press.

When Saleh left the 49ers for the Jets after the 2020 season, the 49ers knew linebackers coach DeMeco Ryans was going to step into that role and he did so with rousing success. He wound up only working as the 49ers’ DC for two years before landing the head coaching job with the Houston Texans.

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.

Robert Saleh is returning to the 49ers to be the ... and Saleh will be fourth one in four seasons for Kyle Shanahan’s club. DeMeco Ryans, who replaced Saleh in 2021, left to become head coach ...

The San Francisco 49ers hired Robert Saleh for a second stint ... coordinator in four seasons for San Francisco. DeMeco Ryans, who replaced Saleh in 2021, left to become head coach in Houston ...

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back Robert Saleh for a second stint ... in four seasons for San Francisco. DeMeco Ryans, who replaced Saleh in 2021, left to become head coach in Houston ...

One of the easier free agent decisions the 49ers will make is letting Talanoa Hufanga walk away.

Robert Saleh set a standard with the energy he brought to the sideline, and the San Francisco 49ers are counting on his exuberance to revive the defense in 2025.

Saleh was fired as the Jets’ coach five games into this season and is now back with the 49ers, where he made his name in the NFL.

Coach Kyle Shanahan has cycled through DeMeco Ryans, Steve Wilks and Nick Sorensen ... unusual when it comes to defensive coordinators. Robert Saleh (left) wasn’t shy about displaying emotion ...