Wilks lasted just one year, giving way to Nick Sorensen, and after the 49ers defense collapsed down the stretch of a 6-11 season, it wasn’t as if Bosa gave him a full-throated endorsement to return.

After a rookie season that included a Super Bowl interception, 49ers safety Ji’Ayir Brown took a step back in 2024.

Kyle Shanahan brought back Robert Saleh, kept Klay Kubiak, and added Brant Boyer. That coordinator glow-up makes the 49ers ...

Bradley has a close relationship with DC Robert Saleh, and Kyle Shanahan thinks they complement each other well.

Neither Steve Wilks nor Nick Sorensen was able to replace DeMeco Ryans, and you can argue the 49ers' defense was even better with Robert Saleh .

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Robert Saleh is the 49ers’ third defensive coordinator in three years but comes with familiarity in terms of the system. Nick Bosa and Fred Warner are ...

Saleh is energetic and enthusiastic, a sideline dervish who got lots of camera time when he was with the 49ers. He’s got a level of charisma and energy that was missing with Wilks and Sorensen.