The 49ers are going all-in for a Robert Saleh reunion. The former New York Jets head coach has an offer on the table from San Francisco to become the highest-paid defensive coordinator in the NFL, according to The Athletic’s Matt Barrows.

A couple years ago, the 49ers probably could have had whichever defensive coordinator they wanted. Now that job might not be so desirable.

The San Francisco 49ers are on the search for a defensive coordinator once again after firing Nick Sorensen following just one season in that role.

Another year, another new defensive coordinator for the 49ers. Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that Nick Sorensen will not return to the position in 2025. Maiocco adds that there is “hope” Sorensen will remain on the staff in another role.

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.

Indianapolis will interview former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and longtime NFL coach Steve Wilks, who last served as San Francisco’s defensive coordinator in 2023, a league source told IndyStar Thursday.

Here’s everything DeMeco Ryans said following the Houston Texans’ Week 18 victory over the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.

The 49ers will be seeking their fourth defensive coordinator in four years. Nick Sorensen won't return as the 49ers defensive

INDIANAPOLIS — The first two candidates for the open Colts defensive coordinator position ... San Francisco coordinators Robert Saleh and DeMeco Ryans, rather than his own system.