But, could the 49ers also look to get creative with their defensive coordinator hire? Deshea Townsend would fit that bill.

Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh said something that caught the attention of many Pittsburgh Steelers fans. A former ...

Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback DeShea Townsend interviewed for the San Francisco 49ers' defensive coordinator job.

The San Francisco 49ers began their search for a new defensive coordinator Thursday by interviewing Robert Saleh for a second ...

The San Francisco 49ers interviewed former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh for their vacant defensive coordinator ...

Townsend is a former longtime Steelers cornerback who has managed secondaries across the NFL over the last decade. He has ...

The San Francisco 49ers are considering bringing back their former defensive coordinator. The team announced on Thursday that ...

Townsend is a former longtime Steelers cornerback who has managed secondaries across the NFL over the last decade. He has ...

Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has completed an interview for the San Francisco 49er's vacant defensive ...

Townsend played 13 NFL seasons, including 12 as a Steeler in his career, prior to becoming a coach. Another Lions' assistant, offensive line coach Hank Fraley, is scheduled to interview for the ...

The 49ers announced the completion of interviews with former Jets' head coach Robert Saleh and Lions' passing game ...

The San Francisco 49ers, after uncharacteristically being left out of the postseason, are staying busy by lining up ...