Free agency is the 49ers’ first chance to spruce up their defense, perhaps with Nick Bosa’s brother Joey, for Robert Saleh’s ...

The San Francisco 49ers brought back Robert Saleh to lead a defense that will have its fourth defensive coordinator in four seasons.

The 49ers need good players on the interior of their defensive line. Ford is a good player and has been for all seven of his NFL seasons. He's a stout run defender and he can push the pocket as a pass ...

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing to release defensive tackle Maliek Collins after just one season with the team.

Lindenhurst’s Jeremy Ruckert, another teammate of Fields' at Ohio State, is the most productive tight end on the Jets’ roster ...

Javon Kinlaw is now officially a former New York Jets defensive tackle after signing a three-year deal with an NFC team.

His presence was vital to the defense's success ... or rely on internal development? Meanwhile, Saleh's push to reunite with Reed highlights the ongoing strategic battle among NFL coaches.

"With Robert Saleh returning to San Francisco as defensive ... Since 2021 — when Saleh was hired as the New York Jets‘ head coach — no defense has run more quarters coverage than Saleh ...

SANTA CLARA — Robert Saleh’s return as the 49ers ... season boycott of the Jets probably doesn’t lead him to Saleh’s defense this time around. D.J. Jones, Dre’Mont Jones, Sheldon ...