Overview
- Following the 49ers’ playoff exit, Saleh has interviewed with the Cardinals and Dolphins and has Sunday meetings scheduled with the Ravens and Titans, according to reports.
- Saleh has told teams he would call defensive plays if hired as a head coach again, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported.
- He rebuilt his reputation by guiding San Francisco’s defense to a postseason berth and a wild-card win in Philadelphia despite season-ending injuries to Nick Bosa and Fred Warner.
- General manager John Lynch said the team wants to retain Saleh and will try to make staying attractive, while Kyle Shanahan publicly affirmed Saleh was their top choice for defensive coordinator.
- ESPN’s note that Chiefs coordinator Steve Spagnuolo earns about $5 million annually highlights the level of compensation the 49ers could consider to keep Saleh.