Overview

• Robert Saleh, rehired as the 49ers defensive coordinator in January 2025, is preparing to rebuild a defense that ranked 29th in scoring last season.
• Saleh inherits a defense anchored by stars Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, and Deommodore Lenoir, while integrating six rookies drafted to address free agency departures.
• He plans to implement evolved defensive schemes, merging concepts from his first 49ers tenure, Jets experience, and recent innovations.
• Saleh expressed gratitude for the 49ers’ loyalty during his early struggles as coordinator and described his return as an opportunity to repay that faith.
• The team’s rookie minicamp this week marks the first step in preparing a youth-infused defense for the upcoming season.