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Titans to Hire 49ers Defensive Coordinator Robert Saleh as Head Coach

The decision came after an in-person interview that won over ownership.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report Tennessee is finalizing terms with Saleh, who emerged over finalist Matt Nagy following Monday’s meetings in Nashville.
  • Saleh is expected to call defensive plays in Tennessee, a shift from his first head-coaching stint with the Jets.
  • He inherits a roster led by 2025 No. 1 pick Cam Ward, with the Titans coming off back-to-back 3-14 seasons, the No. 4 pick in 2026, and significant cap space.
  • The hire follows a broad search led by GM Mike Borgonzi that interviewed more than 15 candidates across the NFL coaching cycle.
  • San Francisco now faces another defensive coordinator vacancy, continuing a run of frequent turnover at the position.