The San Francisco 49ers announced the completion of two interviews for their vacant defensive coordinator position. The candidates were Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach and ex-49ers defensive coordinator,

Lions defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend interviewed with the San ... coach and defensive pass game coordinator with the Jacksonville Jaguars. In Detroit, he oversaw a secondary that played ...

Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback DeShea Townsend interviewed for the San Francisco 49ers' defensive coordinator job.

The 49ers completed interviews with Robert Saleh and Deshea Townsend for their vacant defensive coordinator position, per a team announcement and CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. Saleh was fired as the Jets head coach in October and previously served as the 49ers defensive coordinator for four seasons.

The San Francisco 49ers announced that they have completed an interview with Detroit Lions defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend for their defensive coordinator vacancy.

The 49ers announced the completion of interviews with former Jets' head coach Robert Saleh and Lions' passing game coordinator Deshea Townsend

The 49ers announced that they have completed a pair of interviews in their search for a new defensive coordinator.

Deshea Townsend oversaw a Detroit Lions secondary that finished 30th in NFL in pass defense this season but tied for the fifth-most interceptions.

The San Francisco 49ers search for a new defensive coordinator has not necessarily gotten off the ground. Robert Saleh is seen as the top candidate.

It never seems to be the loss as much as the way the Jacksonville Jaguars lost. Sunday's 19-14 defeat to the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium was another example ... another one-score loss ...

The Athletic's Matt Barrows revealed the San Francisco 49ers made a robust offer to Robert Saleh hoping to avoid a lingering coaching search.

The San Francisco 49ers may wind up losing out on their preferred candidate to fill their defensive coordinator opening. Robert Saleh, who was fired as the head coach of the New York Jets after five games this season,