Story perspectives

49ers Coaches Pursue New Opportunities After Playoff Loss

1/18/2026

Summary

Story summary

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is pursuing head coaching opportunities with the Titans and Ravens after interviews with the Dolphins and Cardinals.
Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak has drawn interest from the Las Vegas Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers.
After a 41-6 playoff loss to the Seahawks, quarterback Brock Purdy expressed optimism about the team's future.
Left tackle Trent Williams praised the young players and the team's potential for next season.

History

Historical Context

The 1970 merger of the NFL and AFL created a unified league, realigning teams into the American Football Conference (AFC) and National Football Conference (NFC). This pivotal change established the NFL Draft, enabling teams like the San Francisco 49ers to strategically build talent. Today, coaches such as Robert Saleh and Klay Kubiak continue to evolve coaching roles, reflecting the long-term impact of this merger on the league.

1 of 2

Story summary

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is pursuing head coaching opportunities with the Titans and Ravens after interviews with the Dolphins and Cardinals.
Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak has drawn interest from the Las Vegas Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers.
After a 41-6 playoff loss to the Seahawks, quarterback Brock Purdy expressed optimism about the team's future.
Left tackle Trent Williams praised the young players and the team's potential for next season.

1 / 2