Perhaps no coordinator in the NFL is under more pressure than Saleh, whom the 49ers pounced on in the offseason following his ...

The San Francisco 49ers need to figure out who the best option is alongside Fred Warner if they're going to return to any ...

The San Francisco 49ers fired Steve Wilks from his role as defensive coordinator after their defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 58. That decision came after the Niners produced their ...

Last season under defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen, the 49ers pass rush was predictable and ineffective. That will change under Robert Saleh.

Wilks helped lead a 49ers defensive unit that finished top 10 in total defense (303.9 yards per game), third against the run (89.7 yards per game) and an NFL leading 22 interceptions.

The 49ers’ defensive makeover and a couple contract situations are among 10 storylines to watch when training camp opens ...

SANTA CLARA – Intentionally or not, the 49ers’ offseason changes could Mahomes-proof their defense. They sure wouldn’t mind finding out in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans next Feb. 9.

TRANSLATION: The 49ers aren't going to bring someone in who will make big changes on the defense, so forget Bill Belichick. Instead, they'll hire someone and allow him to make minor tweaks and ...

The San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday announced a slew of changes to their coaching staff. Perhaps the most notable aspect of the announcement was new quarterbacks coach Mick Lombardi. He's replacing ...

The 49ers also gave up on defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw's knee rehabilitation at that point. Six days after the loss to Indianapolis, they put him on injured reserve, ending his season.