It’s a wild turn that suddenly put Saleh in a position where he’s unlikely to land a head coaching job. For the entire process the 49ers have essentially been banking on Saleh not getting a lead job anywhere and re-joining San Francisco as their defensive coordinator.

The wheels are in motion in the Sunshine State. Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen has pulled out of the running for the Jaguars coaching job, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Wednesday, with former Jets coach Robert Saleh now one of two remaining candidates who has been scheduled for a second interview.

Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is considered "a potential favorite" to coach the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025, according to NFL insider

“Cowboys now have completed an in-person interview with former Jets HC Robert Saleh for their head coaching position,” ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported on Saturday. The team conducted a virtual interview with its former offensive coordinator, current Philadelphia Eagles OC Kellen Moore, on Friday.

On Monday night, just hours after McCarthy's exit was made official, ESPN's NFL Insider, Adam Schefter reported that Sanders had spoken to Jones. Schefter also reported a quote from Sanders who considers the opportunity amazing but is currently satisfied coaching in Boulder.

The Dallas Cowboys have made their first known head coach interview request with former Jets head coach Robert Saleh.

Just one day after reports indicated that former Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer was on the cusp of being named head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, a pair of former Jets head coaches, Robert Saleh and Pete Carroll, have also found new jobs.

Liam Coen has turned down the Jacksonville Jaguars' head coaching job, electing to remain with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

What a lucky break for the San Francisco 49ers. As of Wednesday, it looked as if Robert Saleh was bound to be the next head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. H

The watch for Robert Saleh returning to the San Francisco ... Trent Baalke is out as the Jaguars GM. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 22, 2025 With Coen staying in Tampa Bay and Baalke ...

Cowboys are hiring offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach, Jerrry Jones tells ESPN. “Brian Schottenheimer is known as a career assistant,” Jones said. “He ain’t Brian no more. He is now known as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.” pic.twitter.com/JtGoltP1mC

The watch for Robert Saleh returning to the San Francisco 49ers is like a teeter-totter. One day things are looking are up, while another day it is looking down