After using their first five draft picks on defense, the 49ers have revamped a unit that Saleh will be leading once again.

The 49ers opened the draft by taking Georgia edge ... back Robert Saleh as defensive coordinator to replace the fired Nick Sorensen. Saleh helped build a strong defense for the Niners when he ...

Robert Saleh, the former and future defensive coordinator of the 49ers, held his first defensive meeting and there were ...

Under coordinator Nick Sorensen in 2024, the 49ers were 17th in the NFL in yards per carry allowed (4.4) and 28th in expected points added on defensive rush plays (minus-2.38). That contributed to ...