The future of the San Francisco 49ers defense could be decided over the next three days as the Jacksonville Jaguars coaching search winds down.

The San Francisco 49ers have targeted Robert Saleh to return to the team and fill their defensive coordinator vacancy, but his status becomes more in question as the Jacksonville Jaguars have requested a second interview with him.

Lions defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend interviewed with the San Francisco 49ers ... years as cornerbacks coach and defensive pass game coordinator with the Jacksonville Jaguars. In Detroit, he oversaw a secondary that played among the most man-to ...

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,

It was not long ago that the NFL world was praising the San Francisco 49ers. After demoting Nick Sorensen from his defensive coordinator role and firing special teams coordinator Brian Schneider, a sigh of relief occurred.

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.

Finding a new defensive coordinator became the first offseason box the San Francisco 49ers needed to check once they parted ways with former DC Nick Sorensen. While they acted quickly in interviewing former New York Jets head coach and 49ers DC Robert Saleh,

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

The 49ers also interviewed Deshea Townsend, the Detroit Lions’ defensive passing ... Saleh, 45, is considered a candidate for at least two head-coaching openings with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders. Saleh served as 49ers defensive ...

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 ...

A reunion between the San Francisco 49ers and their former defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is appearing less and less likely.