The San Francisco 49ers secured this welcome addition to the 2025 defense: Welcoming back Robert Saleh . S.F and the former New York Jets head coach created an abundance of success together — including one NFC title.

Saleh accepted his 49ers return in Jan. 2025 . He worked with a mix of rising young talent but also veteran defenders during his previous Bay Area run. He gets to re-unleash Nick Bosa again on the defensive line. Plus lean into Fred Warner as Saleh reunites with Kyle Shanahan and his coaching staff.

Yet, Saleh is facing a far different scenario from his past 49ers stint. He's coaching up younger faces outside of the aforementioned veteran 49er defenders.

All the more reason why he fired off this message . Shared via 49ers insider for The Athletic Vic Tafur on Thu

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