1. Robert Saleh was born on January 31,1979 and is an American football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League.
13 Facts About Robert Saleh
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Robert Saleh was previously the head coach of the New York Jets from 2021 to 2024.
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Robert Saleh has appeared in two Super Bowls, one each with the Seahawks and 49ers, winning Super Bowl XLVIII with the former.
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Robert Saleh safely made it to the lobby and was able to escape to safety.
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Robert Saleh began his coaching career at the collegiate level in 2002.
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Robert Saleh spent four years working as a defensive assistant with Michigan State University, Central Michigan University and the University of Georgia.
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In 2005, Robert Saleh was hired as an intern with the Houston Texans, working with the defensive unit.
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In February 2011, Robert Saleh was hired as the defensive quality control coach for the Seattle Seahawks under Pete Carroll.
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Robert Saleh spent three seasons with the Seahawks, including their 2013 championship season when they defeated the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII.
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On February 13,2017, Robert Saleh was named defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers under new head coach Kyle Shanahan.
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On January 14,2021, Robert Saleh signed a five-year contract to become the head coach of the New York Jets.
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On January 24,2025, Robert Saleh was rehired by the San Francisco 49ers as their defensive coordinator.
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Robert Saleh is the fourth Arab-American head coach of the NFL, after Ed Khayat, Abe Gibron, and Rich Kotite, who are all of Lebanese descent.