Robert Saleh Watch continues—at least in the Bay Area. The San Francisco 49ers are closely monitoring developments as the former New York Jets head coach interviews for head coaching opportunities around the NFL.

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh reacts after a touchdown late in the fourth quarter puts the Jets over the Cincinnati Bengals. The Jets defeat the Bengals, 34-31, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in East Rutherford. Nyj Vs Cin / Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK

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. Saleh is a 2001 graduate of Northern Michigan University who played football for four years for the Wildcats.

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh looks on during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sept. 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, file) This is a 2024 photo of Deshea Townsend of the Detroit Lions NFL football team.

So far, the San Francisco 49ers have interviewed former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh and Detroit Lions defensive passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend for the ...

According to Josina Anderson, Robert Saleh will be interviewing for the opening next Tuesday, while Albert Breer reported that Detroit defensive coordinator ... Glenn, meanwhile, has been the Lions’ defensive coordinator since the 2021 season.

Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has completed an interview for the San Francisco 49er's vacant defensive coordinator position, the team announced Thursday. The front office also met with Detroit Lions defensive backs coach and defensive passing game coordinator Deshea Townsend.

(AP) — 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.

The San Francisco 49ers announced the completion of two interviews for their vacant defensive coordinator position. The candidates were Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach and ex-49ers defensive coordinator,

The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport posted an update on X on Wednesday morning, saying the Cowboys "have interest in and are expected to interview" Robert Saleh.

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has put together one of the most consistent units in football over the last few seasons. With the Lions' recent success coupled with the defensive prowess that Glenn's units have exhibited, there's no wonder why Glenn is one of the most sought after head-coaching candidates this cycle.