Welcome back, Robert Saleh. According to league sources briefed on the coaching search, the San Francisco 49ers are expected to land the top target of their defensive coordinator search, the man who in 2017 established the system the 49ers have run ever since.

Robert Saleh has already had several head coaching interviews during this NFL hiring cycle. Back in October, Saleh was fired by the New York Jets after a 2-3 start, ending his three-plus year tenure with the team.

Here are the strengths of six realistic Lions defensive coordinator candidates after Glenn's departure.

Robert Saleh and the San Francisco 49ers are reportedly reuniting. He is expected to be named the 49ers defensive coordinator, The Athletic reports. Saleh previously oversaw San Francisco's defense from 2017–20 until becoming the head coach of the New York Jets.

Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is considered "a potential favorite" to coach the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025, according to NFL insider

The San Francisco 49ers have targeted Robert Saleh to return to the team and fill their defensive coordinator vacancy, but his status becomes more in question as the Jacksonville Jaguars have requested a second interview with him.

Aaron Glenn, a former Jets cornerback, has been named the new head coach of the team, succeeding Robert Saleh.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to interview two candidates for their head coach opening this week, but they reportedly will be expanding their search

Could a former New York Jets head coach replace Aaron Glenn as the Detroit Lions’ next defensive coordinator? Glenn has become the Jets’ new head coach, per a p

The San Francisco 49ers search for a new defensive coordinator has not necessarily gotten off the ground. Robert Saleh is seen as the top candidate.

The Jacksonville Jaguars won't hire Ben Johnson, but three men will get in-person interviews this week: Liam Coen, Robert Saleh and Patrick Graham.

Jets defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton and cornerbacks coach Tony Oden are also both under consideration for roles on Glenn’s staff, according to sources.