Overview
- Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reported that Arizona has asked San Francisco for permission to interview the 49ers defensive coordinator for its head-coaching vacancy.
- ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Saleh is expected to be in multiple searches and is projected to receive an interview with the Tennessee Titans, with the Las Vegas Raiders also positioned to show interest.
- Fowler added that Saleh performed well in his interviews with the Raiders last year, bolstering his standing in this cycle.
- Saleh is in his second stint as San Francisco’s defensive coordinator after a 2024 dismissal as Jets head coach, returning to the role before the 2025 season.
- The 49ers, who finished 20th in yards allowed and 13th in points allowed after injuries to Fred Warner and Nick Bosa, face the Eagles in the NFC Wild Card round this weekend.