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The Titans introduced Robert Saleh as their head coach and he said his Jets experience led to tremendous growth, leaving him more prepared to lead. He plans to call defensive plays and hopes to foster quarterback development, aiming for a more mature, all-in approach in his second head-coaching opportunity.
Robert Saleh was introduced as the Tennessee Titans’ new head coach, pledging a “fast and violent” brand of football built on speed, confidence, energy and swagger, with plans to call the defense and develop quarterback Cam Ward within a championship-driven culture.
Former Giants head coach Brian Daboll has agreed to become the Tennessee Titans’ offensive coordinator under ex-Jets boss Robert Saleh, with the deal contingent on him not taking the Raiders’ head coaching job; Daboll was fired by the Giants in November after a 20-40-1 record, while Saleh, previously Jets head coach, is now leading the Titans after a stint as 49ers defensive coordinator.
The Tennessee Titans have hired Robert Saleh as their new head coach. A veteran defensive-minded coach who led the 49ers’ defense as DC and later coached the Jets, Saleh has overseen top-10 defenses and developed standout players, and he is noted for his fiery leadership style and as the NFL’s first Muslim head coach, signaling a defense-focused turnaround for Tennessee and heightening the rivalry with Jacksonville.
Robert Saleh was named the Tennessee Titans’ head coach after a two‑week, 15‑candidate search, signing a long‑term deal and set to be introduced in Nashville next week; the former 49ers defensive coordinator and Jets head coach is expected to lead a turnaround for the franchise.
The Tennessee Titans reportedly hire Robert Saleh as their next head coach, marking his second NFL head coaching opportunity after the Jets, and SB Nation Reacts invites fans to vote on approval while noting the need for a strong offensive coordinator.
The Titans are reportedly hiring Robert Saleh as head coach and plan to rebuild around Cam Ward and star edge rusher Jeffery Simmons, with over $100 million in cap space and a focus on landing a top offensive coordinator. The piece lists five free agents with Saleh ties to target in the offseason: Breece Hall, Jauan Jennings, Alijah Vera-Tucker, John Franklin-Myers, and Brian Robinson Jr., highlighting a potential path to strengthen the offense, line, and defense under Saleh’s guidance.
With Robert Saleh out, the 49ers are evaluating several defensive coordinator candidates (including Schwartz and Bradley) while top players like George Kittle, Fred Warner and Mykel Williams work to recover from injuries, signaling a push to preserve the veteran core and add talent through a new coaching staff and draft class.
With Robert Saleh leaving for the Titans, the 49ers may promote Gus Bradley—already serving as assistant head coach of the defense—to defensive coordinator; Bradley has earned praise for his red-zone work and leadership, and is viewed as the inside favorite for the role in 2026, even as injuries limited the unit this season.
Robert Saleh won the Tennessee Titans’ head coaching job after a detailed three-hour interview that impressed ownership and executives with his plan for Cam Ward, staffing, and organizational structure. The Titans had been evaluating a broad slate of candidates since firing Brian Callahan, and internal support from key figures plus a favorable read from GM Mike Borgonzi helped seal the hire, which was followed by contract talks around midnight as the team moves to build a new staff, with potential offensive coordinators including Mike LaFleur, Kliff Kingsbury, Brian Daboll and Arthur Smith rumored to be in consideration. The article also notes Hafley’s move to the Dolphins and situates Saleh within the broader coaching carousel.)
The Tennessee Titans are expected to hire San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as their next head coach, returning to an NFL HC opportunity while likely calling defensive plays for Tennessee. The move comes as the Titans seek to fix a 3-14 finish in 2025 and improve a defense that ranked 28th in points allowed, amid front-office restructuring for the 2026 season.
The Titans are finalizing a deal to hire Robert Saleh, the 49ers' defensive coordinator, as their next head coach, giving him a second NFL HC opportunity after leading the Jets from 2021–2024. Saleh spent 2025 back with San Francisco, while Tennessee conducted an expansive interview process. The move aims to jump-start a defense ranked among the league's worst in 2025 and comes with the team flush in cap space (over $100 million) and the No. 4 draft pick as they rebuild after parting with Mike Vrabel.
The Tennessee Titans completed in-person second interviews with 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy as part of their ongoing head-coach search; Nagy had previously interviewed virtually, while Saleh’s interview was in person after an initial virtual slot. The Titans have interviewed roughly 15 candidates in the first two weeks of the process. Nagy is a former Bears HC (2018-21) now coordinating Kansas City’s offense, while Saleh has a long NFL résumé that includes Jets head coach experience and a return to the 49ers as DC.
George Kittle's return in Week 7 was pivotal for the 49ers' 20-10 win over the Falcons, showcasing his blocking skills and highlighting the impact of coach Robert Saleh's innovative blitz strategies, which helped the young defense excel despite injuries, marking a significant improvement from the previous season.
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh clarified his comments about the Jaguars' preparation, which were misinterpreted as an accusation of illegal sign stealing, after a heated exchange with Jaguars coach Liam Coen. Saleh emphasized his intent was to compliment the Jaguars' thorough preparation and acknowledged the sensitivity around the topic of sign stealing in football.