Overview

• Robert Saleh, rehired in January 2025, has started implementing his evolved defensive system during the 49ers' rookie minicamp.
• The 49ers are prioritizing defensive revitalization after a disappointing 6-11 season in 2024, marked by a league-worst run defense and significant injuries.
• Saleh inherits a defense anchored by stars like Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, and Deommodore Lenoir, while integrating six defensive draft picks, including first-rounder Mykel Williams.
• Saleh's defensive philosophy retains core principles from his first stint, such as 'All Gas, No Brake,' while incorporating new concepts developed during his tenure with the Jets.
• The 49ers aim to establish long-term coaching stability with Saleh after cycling through four defensive coordinators in as many years.