The San Francisco 49ers search for a new defensive coordinator has not necessarily gotten off the ground. Robert Saleh is seen as the top candidate.

The 49ers are hoping to keep Sorensen around on Kyle Shanahan's staff in a lesser role, just not as the defensive play-caller. Sorensen has spent the last three years in the organization, holding titles of defensive assistant, defensive passing game coordinator and nickelback coach before being named defensive coordinator prior to last season.

The San Francisco 49ers have many options in front of them, and trading HC Kyle Shanahan is a possible way for the team to move forward.

Former 49ers DC Robert Saleh could return to San Francisco after his Jets tenure, with Kyle Shanahan eyeing a familiar leader to restore defensive dominance.

The San Francisco 49ers have placed all of their chips on Robert Saleh becoming their defensive coordinator. It is a boom-or-bust move that is looking like more

Robert Saleh is a leading candidate to return as the San Francisco 49ers' defensive coordinator if he isn't able to land a head coaching job, according

The San Francisco 49ers might be turning back the clock by interviewing former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh for their open defensive coordinator position. Saleh left the exact role with the 49ers following the 2020 season to become the Jets coach.

Robert Saleh was on the Packers' sideline amid head coaching interviews. He has not been present at games in his consulting role this season.

The San Francisco 49ers’ search to replace recently-fired defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen has been somewhat confusing. Could they now turn to Pete Carroll?

Carroll would be a good fit for the 49ers in the sense that he's a true leader of men who brings energy and enthusiasm that Kyle Shanahan does not provide.

According to Tim Kawakami, the San Francisco 49ers have internally discussed the idea of hiring Pete Carroll as defensive coordinator.