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6d ago

Saleh Calls Sign-Reading Comments Misphrased After Heated Postgame Clash With Coen

Both staffs now play down the incident, with attention turning to San Francisco’s defensive struggles.

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Sep 7, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, left, and head coach Kyle Shanahan, right, exit the locker room during pregame warmups against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The confrontation followed Jacksonville’s 26-21 win, with expletive-laden threats exchanged between 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Jaguars head coach Liam Coen.
  • Saleh said he used a poor choice of words and stressed he intended his remarks about Jacksonville’s legal sign-reading and formation work as a compliment.
  • Coen characterized the exchange as no big deal, and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan called it comical in retrospect while joking that Lions coach Dan Campbell could beat up Saleh.
  • Reporting from the game noted San Francisco’s defense had no interceptions, fumble recoveries, sacks or quarterback hits and was without Nick Bosa due to season-ending knee surgery.
  • Coverage suggests future meetings between Saleh and Coen will draw attention, as both teams opened 3-1 and the 49ers now prepare for a Thursday game against the Rams.