4 days ago · Saleh was a four-year starter for the Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan, an NCAA Division II school. He played tight end for the Wildcats from 1997-2000. Chess, Not Checkers

Robert Saleh (born January 31, 1979) is an American football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He was previously the head coach of the New York Jets from 2021 to 2024.

Jan 25, 2025 · Saleh began his coaching career in the collegiate ranks, serving as a defensive assistant on the staffs of Michigan State (2002-03), Central Michigan (2004) and Georgia (2005).

Oct 18, 2024 · Robert Saleh is currently looking for a job after being fired by Aaron Rodgers, correction Jets Owner Woody Johnson. He could see interest in being a head coach again immediately for an NFL team or even return to Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers where he became such a big name option. Michigan State and Robert Saleh need each other.

The 49ers tweeted, "ALL GAS, NO BRAKE. WELCOME HOME, ROBERT SALEH." Saleh led the Jets for three-plus seasons before a 2-3 start led to his firing in October. ... Central Michigan and Georgia ...

Jan 24, 2025 · By Matt Barrows, Michael Silver and Zack Rosenblatt. Welcome back, Robert Saleh. The San Francisco 49ers on Friday announced that they have landed the top target of their defensive coordinator ...

Jan 25, 2025 · SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers hired Robert Saleh for a second stint as defensive coordinator on Friday night after a failed tenure as head coach of the New York Jets. Saleh had been a candidate for head coaching jobs with Jacksonville, Dallas and Las Vegas. But once those spots all got filled, Saleh made the decision to ...

Jan 10, 2025 · — The San Francisco 49ers began their search for a new defensive coordinator Thursday by interviewing Robert Saleh for a second stint at the job and Detroit Lions assistant Deshea Townsend....

Sep 11, 2023 · Dearborn, Michigan – On Monday night, under the lights of MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh will take centre stage. Saleh, whose family emigrated from...

Sep 10, 2022 · Saleh arrived at Northern Michigan in 1997 as a shy freshman. He left five years later with newfound confidence and lifetime buddies.