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.

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.

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,

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.

Robert Saleh’s encore as 49ers defensive coordinator took on more likelihood as the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Las Vegas Raiders hired others to fill their head coach vacancies.

The San Francisco 49ers are going boom-or-bust with hiring Robert Saleh as defensive coordinator. It has been evident for the last week. The 49ers have only int

Saleh was fired as the Jets’ coach five games into this season and is now back with the 49ers, where he made his name in the NFL.

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

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.

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 ...

The team has opted to talk to several of the top candidates this cycle, including Aaron Glenn, Liam Coen, Robert Saleh and Kellen Moore ... according to ESPN NFL Insider Jeff Darlington. Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is viewed by some ...