After one year with the San Francisco 49ers, Robert Saleh is joining the Tennessee Titans to become their next head coach. It was a reality the 49ers acknowledged from the moment they hired him as their defensive coordinator. Now that Saleh is gone, it's likely that a coach or two leaves the 49ers to join him in Tennessee.

The San Francisco 49ers are losing defensive coordinator Robert Saleh to the Tennessee Titans, and they won't even get compensated for the hiring.

A year after the 49ers held their breath when seeking their next defensive coordinator, and two years after they plugged their noses, it's possible they'll barely have to lift a finger.

On the other end, Saleh also failed and was blindsided by his firing due to a meddling owner. The New York Jets notoriously have one of the worst owners in the NFL. While the Titans are not on that level, there is a lot of talk that their ownership group is the heart of the issue. Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports expanded on the league-wide reputation.

Another San Francisco 49ers coaching search is underway for a defensive coordinator after Robert Saleh left to become the Tennessee […]

Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after his team’s 23-19 win against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC wild card playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on Jan. 11, 2026, in Philadelphia.