However, just a few days before the 49ers-Eagles playoff game, Saleh has reportedly hired a new agency, Wasserman Football, to represent him during the NFL’s head coaching hiring cycle. In an interview with ESPN's Josina Anderson in December, Saleh opened up on his desire to return as a head coach for a franchise.

There is also one cold comfort for the 49ers if Saleh does get hired away: the NFL has awarded special third-round compensatory picks to teams that develop minority candidates who are hired as head coaches or GMs, something the league has previously applied to the 49ers’ coaching tree (including Saleh).

For the 49ers, their offense has been rolling since Brock Purdy returned from a toe injury. But, their defense has been a real issue. Now, they have the tough task of defending Jaxon Smith-Ngijba, who has been a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses in the slot, on Saturday.

The Cleveland Browns fired Kevin Stefanski from his coaching position on Monday after a 5-12 finish in the 2025 season.

Mike McCarthy and Robert Saleh are among several candidates for the Titans' head coaching job. More at Pro Football Rumors.