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Ravens Complete Interview With Robert Saleh as 49ers Push to Retain Defensive Coordinator

Following interviews with Arizona, Miami, Baltimore, the 49ers coordinator is firmly in the head-coach mix.

Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after his team’s 23-19 win against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC wild card playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on Jan. 11, 2026, in Philadelphia.

Overview

  • The Ravens announced they have completed an interview with San Francisco defensive coordinator Robert Saleh for their head-coach vacancy.
  • Saleh has already met with the Cardinals and Dolphins, with another interview scheduled with the Titans, according to multiple reports.
  • 49ers general manager John Lynch said the team wants Saleh to stay and plans to make that option attractive, with outside reporting speculating a rich coordinator salary could be in play.
  • NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported Saleh is telling teams he would call plays if he becomes a head coach again.
  • In his return to San Francisco, Saleh helped the 49ers reach the playoffs and beat the Eagles in the wild-card round despite season-ending injuries to Nick Bosa and Fred Warner.