Overview

• Players separated Robert Saleh and Liam Coen after a 26-21 Jaguars win in Santa Clara as the coaches exchanged shouted words on the sideline.
• Saleh said Tuesday he used a poor choice of words and emphasized that he was praising Jacksonville’s preparation, formation identification, and pursuit of leverage.
• Coen characterized the postgame interaction as no big deal, and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said it looks comical in hindsight.
• The Guardian reported that Saleh issued profane threats during the confrontation and that Coen responded with an expletive-laced retort.
• The flare-up has spotlighted a 49ers defense with no turnovers or sacks reported by local media and no Nick Bosa as San Francisco prepares for Thursday’s game against the Rams.