The San Francisco 49ers got their first glimpse of what the team's defensive-line rookies might have to offer Monday at ...

Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh discussed the energy and physicality of the first day in pads, praised young defenders ...

Every defensive player on the San Francisco 49ers should yearn to receive praise from Robert Saleh. Anytime he praises a player, he is being extremely genuine a ...

The San Francisco 49ers would love to see one of their fourth-round picks standing out on the defensive line this season.

Rookie C.J. West dominated at the onset of the 49ers’ first full-padded practice Monday, a positive sign for an overhauled ...

Perhaps no coordinator in the NFL is under more pressure than Saleh, whom the 49ers pounced on in the offseason following his ...

The San Francisco 49ers defense is counting on early contributions from its rookie class after a significant offseason overhaul that saw several veteran departures.

FB Kyle Juszczyk shared his excitement about returning to physical football and S Jason Pinnock reflected on reuniting with defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and embracing the 49ers culture.

The best competition might be at safety, where Jason Pinnock, Ji'Ayir Bown, Richie Grant and Marques Sigle are vying for two ...

The San Francisco 49ers defense is counting on early contributions from its rookie class after a significant offseason ...

The 49ers are hoping first-round pick Mykel Williams benefits from the leadership and experience Nick Bosa is bringing to ...

Perhaps no coordinator in the NFL is under more pressure than Saleh, whom the 49ers pounced on in the offseason following his ...