Deshea Townsend oversaw a Detroit Lions secondary that finished 30th in NFL in pass defense this season but tied for the fifth-most interceptions.

The 49ers announced on Thursday they have completed an interview with Detroit Lions passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend for their vacant defensive coordinator spot. Townsend interviewed virtually for the opening.

29, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, file) This is a 2024 photo of Deshea Townsend of the Detroit Lions NFL football team. This image reflects the Detroit Lions active roster as of June 3, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo ...

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

The San Francisco 49ers announced the completion of two interviews for their vacant defensive coordinator position. The candidates were Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach and ex-49ers defensive coordinator,

The San Francisco 49ers began their search for a new defensive coordinator Thursday by interviewing Robert Saleh for a second stint at the job and Detroit Lions assistant Deshea Townsend. Saleh is a 2001 graduate of Northern Michigan University who played football for four years for the Wildcats.

The San Francisco 49ers announced that they have completed an interview with Detroit Lions defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend for their defensive coordinator vacancy.

In addition to Robert Saleh, the 49ers have interviewed Detroit Lions defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend. Saleh obviously is the 49ers' first choice because ...

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(AP) — The San Francisco 49ers began their search for a new defensive coordinator Thursday by interviewing Robert Saleh for a second stint at the job and Detroit Lions assistant Deshea Townsend.

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San Francisco has officially announced two interviewees for the role, former defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Detroit Lions defensive passing game coordinator and defensive