Robert Saleh is an American football coach, currently the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers. Prior to this role, he served as the head coach of the New York Jets from 2021-2024. Saleh's career includes assistant coaching positions with the Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, and the 49ers. He has participated in two Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seahawks. His coaching expertise is primarily focused on defense.
In 1971, Ed Khayat began coaching the Philadelphia Eagles, marking one of the Arab-American head coaches in the NFL
In 1972, Ed Khayat coached the Philadelphia Eagles and Abe Gibron began coaching the Chicago Bears, marking Arab-American head coaches in the NFL
On January 31, 1979, Robert Saleh was born. He later became a football coach in the NFL.
In 1991, Rich Kotite began coaching the Philadelphia Eagles, marking one of the Arab-American head coaches in the NFL
In 1994, Rich Kotite was coaching the Philadelphia Eagles
In 1997, Robert Saleh graduated from Fordson High School and then attended Northern Michigan University.
In 2001, Robert Saleh graduated from Northern Michigan University with a degree in finance.
In 2001, Robert Saleh's brother David survived the September 11 attacks in New York City, which Saleh credits as motivation to pursue his coaching dreams.
In 2002, Robert Saleh began his coaching career as a defensive assistant with Michigan State University.
In 2003, the 49ers finished in the top 10 in both scoring and yards per game
In 2004, Robert Saleh worked as a defensive assistant with Central Michigan University.
In 2005, Robert Saleh was hired as an intern with the Houston Texans, working with the defensive unit.
In 2005, Robert Saleh worked as a defensive assistant with the University of Georgia.
In February 2006, Robert Saleh was retained as a defensive quality control coach for the Houston Texans.
In 2006, Robert Saleh worked as an assistant coach for the Houston Texans.
In January 2009, Robert Saleh was promoted to assistant linebackers coach for the Houston Texans.
In 2009, Robert Saleh worked as an assistant coach for the Houston Texans.
In February 2011, Robert Saleh was hired as the defensive quality control coach for the Seattle Seahawks.
Following the Seahawks' 2013 championship season, Robert Saleh became the linebackers coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
In 2013, Robert Saleh and the Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos.
On February 13, 2017, Robert Saleh was named the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers.
During the 2019 season, the 49ers defense, under Robert Saleh, ranked high in various defensive categories and reached Super Bowl LIV.
On January 14, 2021, Robert Saleh signed a five-year contract to become the head coach of the New York Jets.
On September 12, 2021, Robert Saleh lost his head coaching debut with the New York Jets against the Carolina Panthers.
In 2021, Robert Saleh became the head coach of the New York Jets.
In the 2022 season, Saleh led the New York Jets to a 7–10 record, missing the playoffs.
In the 2023 season, Saleh led the New York Jets to a 7–10 record, missing the playoffs.
On October 8, 2024, Robert Saleh was fired by the New York Jets after the team's poor start to the season.
On October 23, 2024, Matt LaFleur confirmed that Robert Saleh was enlisted in a consultant role to help with the Packers offensive gameplan.
In 2024, Robert Saleh's tenure as the head coach of the New York Jets ended.
On January 24, 2025, Robert Saleh was rehired by the San Francisco 49ers as their defensive coordinator.
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