Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has a contract offer from the San Francisco 49ers to become the NFL's highest-paid defensive coordinator, per

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The 49ers are “expected” to offer their open defensive coordinator job to Saleh, according to Josina Anderson, a position he held with the franchise before becoming head coach of the Jets. First, however, Saleh will meet with the Jaguars and Raiders next week about their head coaching vacancies.

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh reacts after a touchdown late in the fourth quarter puts the Jets over the Cincinnati Bengals. The Jets defeat the Bengals, 34-31, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in East Rutherford. Nyj Vs Cin / Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK

Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the Raiders will interview Saleh. Saleh has been working as a consultant with the Packers. As a result, the Raiders were required to submit an official request to the league for permission to interview him. Saleh is set to interview with the Jaguars on Tuesday.

With Matt Nagy and Steve Spagnuolo drawing interest around the NFL, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid sent a clear message to all his assistants. The Kansas City Chiefs are ready to start their quest for yet another Super Bowl title after earning a well-deserved bye to the Divisional Round of the 2025 NFL playoffs.