The interviews with Brandon Staley and Lions defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend were simple prerequisites. It was Saleh all the way for the 49ers from the very beginning. In fact, they were ...

Along with considering Saleh, the 49ers also interviewed Detroit Lions defensive passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend for their defensive coordinator position.

Robert Saleh, who coordinated the Niners' defense from 2017 to 2020, is heading back to San Francisco for the same role after ...

Those candidates were assistant head coach Brandon Staley (previously the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers from 2021–23) and Detroit Lions defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend.

the 49ers announced they had interviewed Saleh and Detroit Lions assistant Deshea Townsend, with both interviews being done virtually and fulfilling the NFL’s minority-hiring practices.

However, the team disclosed only three formal interviews for defensive coordinator: Saleh, in-house candidate Brandon Staley and Detroit Lions defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend. Saleh’s and ...

Those candidates were assistant head coach Brandon Staley (previously the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers from 2021–23) and Detroit Lions defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend.

If Saleh lands in Dallas or Jacksonville, then, of course, Shanahan would have to pivot, and I’d say Staley would be right in the mix, though Lions secondary coach Deshea Townsend also interviewed.

The following day, Shanahan interviewed Saleh and Detroit Lions passing game coordinator/defensive backs Deshea Townsend. Saleh and Townsend were the only individuals with whom the 49ers announced ...

San Francisco could double back to Detroit Lions’ passing-game coordinator Deshea Townsend. Yet, his unproven track record may limit how much the 49ers can trust him. Finally, the 49ers could ...