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Robert Saleh Builds San Francisco 49ers Defense With Ex New York Jets Players

The San Francisco 49ers cannot stop adding players that have previous playing experience with the New York Jets.

It starts with the re-hiring of defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. General manager John Lynch brought Saleh back to the Bay Area to assume the position he previously held with the 49ers from 2017-2020.

The fours years since his first 49ers stint have mainly been in the Big Apple as the head coach of the New York Jets from 2021-2024. Saleh was fired by the Jets last year after a 2-3 start to the season. He then spent some time as an offensive consultant with the Green Bay Packers.