Robert Saleh has been a popular name mentioned as a potential candidate to succeed Aaron Glenn as the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions. The former New York Jets head coach is a Detroit native who was a finalist for becoming the Lions’ head coach when the team hired Dan Campbell.

It's been a while since we've had to talk about finding a new head coach or general manager for the Detroit Lions. The Lions have finally found their guys and it's great for this franchise. With all the coaching and GM searches going on right now,

Saleh, who was fired in October as the New York Jets head coach five games into his fourth season, generated interest on the head-coaching front and was seen as one of the frontrunners for the Jacksonville Jaguars job. He also interviewed with the Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys.

Cornerback isn't a pressing need for the San Francisco 49ers this offseason. Usually, it is one every year before they enter free agency. Not even the impending

The San Francisco 49ers have targeted Robert Saleh to return to the team and fill their defensive coordinator vacancy, but his status becomes more in question as the Jacksonville Jaguars have requested a second interview with him.

Here are the strengths of six realistic Lions defensive coordinator candidates after Glenn's departure.

Reunion: After interviewing for three head coaching jobs, Robert Saleh is now ... Along with considering Saleh, the 49ers also interviewed Detroit Lions defensive passing game coordinator and ...

The San Francisco 49ers search for a new defensive coordinator has not necessarily gotten off the ground. Robert Saleh is seen as the top candidate.

Aaron Glenn, a former Jets cornerback, has been named the new head coach of the team, succeeding Robert Saleh.

The San Francisco 49ers have placed all of their chips on Robert Saleh becoming their ... He's the only other candidate interviewed along with Detroit Lions defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend.

The Chicago Bears made the latest move in the NFL coaching carousel, hiring former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben ... all candidates except former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh, virtually. The Jaguars won't have to wait long to hire ...

Robert Saleh has been a popular name mentioned as a potential candidate to succeed Aaron Glenn as the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions.The former New York Jets head coach is a Detroit ...