The Tennessee Titans have confirmed they have completed an in-person interview with San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh for their head coaching vacancy.
We've completed in-person interviews with the following candidates. pic.twitter.com/Mctvgl2U5K
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) January 20, 2026
Earlier, NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reported that Saleh is also scheduled to participate in an in-person interview with the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday as the NFC West rival continues its head coaching search. The meeting would mark Saleh's second interview with Arizona.
49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is scheduled for an in-person second interview Tuesday for the Cardinals head coaching job, per sources.
Saleh is interviewing with the Titans right now. If they don't hire him, he'll get on the plane to Arizona. pic.twitter.com/rEMjqzUCAe
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 19, 2026
Saleh, 46, previously interviewed with the Miami Dolphins before reports emerged that the team is hiring Jeff Hafley. The Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens have also expressed interest in the veteran defensive coordinator and former New York Jets head coach. However, the Falcons have since filled their vacancy by hiring Kevin Stefanski.
Teams that expressed interest in Saleh:
- Arizona Cardinals
Atlanta Falcons(hired Kevin Stefanski)- Baltimore Ravens
Miami Dolphins(hired Jeff Hafley)- Tennessee Titans
San Francisco's injury-plagued defense finished the regular season ranked 20th in total yards allowed and 13th in points allowed. The 49ers finished the regular season with a 12-5 record, earning a playoff berth.
Raiders, Steelers interview 49ers OC Klay Kubiak
Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Raiders announced they have completed an interview with 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak for their head coaching vacancy. The Raiders are one of two teams reported to have requested an interview with Kubiak.
The #Raiders have completed their interview with #49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak for their head coaching vacancy. pic.twitter.com/gAT0L0AORH
— 49ers Webzone (@49erswebzone) January 19, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly also interviewed Kubiak for their own head coaching vacancy.
Klay Kubiak, the 49ers' first-year OC, has interviewed for the Raiders and Steelers head coach openings
— Cam Inman (@CamInman) January 19, 2026
Kubiak, 37, is in his fifth season with the 49ers and his first year as the team's offensive coordinator. Under his direction, San Francisco's offense finished the regular season seventh in total yards, 10th in scoring, fifth in passing yards, and 24th in rushing.
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