Robert Saleh was announced as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator on Jan. 24, but through the process there were a few times when general manager John Lynch thought he may have to call on the organization’s backup plan.

The 49ers’ coaching staff changes for the 2025 season are here. While the big ones — in defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and special teams coordinator Brant Boyer had already been announced — there were a number of other changes announced Tuesday.