Per a report from ESPN insider Adam Schefter, San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach/defense Brandon Staley is a leading candidate to take over as the New Orleans Saints ‘ new defensive coordinator alongside new Saints head coach Kellen Moore.

The San Francisco 49ers could be set to lose talent on their coaching staff and front office, according to multiple reports. That’s the news Tuesday.

Look back at some of the best photos of defensive coordinator Robert Saleh's first stint with the San Francisco 49ers. Look back at some of the best San Francisco 49ers defensive line photos throughout the 2024 season. DL Maliek Collins, DL Sam Okuayinonu, DL Leonard Floyd, Defensive Line Coach Kris Kocurek, DL Nick Bosa

Saleh, the 49ers defensive coordinator from 2017-20, had been involved with several head coaching openings this offseason, but ultimately transitioned back to a familiar role afte