Overview

• 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh said Jacksonville operates a “really advanced” and “almost elite” system for legally gleaning defensive signals to gain advantageous calls.
• Saleh tied the approach to coaches from the Sean McVay and Kevin O’Connell tree and cited past games against the Vikings and Rams as examples of similar tactics.
• To counter it, Saleh said San Francisco will prioritize disguising signals and tightening on-field communication before Sunday’s matchup.
• Jaguars coach Liam Coen declined to engage on the remarks and said the staff’s focus is preparing to attack a strong defense this week.
• Coverage clarified that Saleh alleged no illegal methods, describing observational reads of formations, motions and tells, and there has been no indication of NFL action.