49ers coach reveals stark difference between Raheem Morris and Robert Saleh

Nypost · Aug 12, 2026 · 484 words · By Ryan Anderson

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The San Francisco 49ers replaced Robert Saleh with Raheem Morris this offseason, but they did not merely exchange one defensive coordinator for another.

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What happened

The San Francisco 49ers replaced Robert Saleh with Raheem Morris this offseason, but they did not merely exchange one defensive coordinator for another.

Why it matters

“Raheem majors in the secondary, whereas Saleh majored more in linebacker play,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said.

Common ground

“To be a good coordinator, you have to know all three levels, and they both do.” Saleh is apparently the linebacker professor.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Tuesday’s joint practice with Saleh’s Tennessee Titans”

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While multiple sources confirm a joint practice between the 49ers and the Tennessee Titans on a Tuesday, there is no evidence that Robert Saleh is the coach of the Titans. In fact, Saleh is historically associated with the 49ers and Jets; the evidence for the Titans' 2025 season mentions a new GM Mike Borgonzi but does not confirm Saleh as head coach.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 NFL draft was the 89th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The draft was held at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit on Apr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_NFL_draft

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the Tennessee Titans' 56th in the National Football League (NFL), their 66th overall, their 29th in the state of Tennessee, their first under the leadership of a new general manage…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Tennessee_Titans_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 NFL draft was the 91st annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The event was held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from April 23 to 25, 2026.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NFL_draft

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Claim 2: “Morris has imported two hybrid roles into San Francisco: the “star” and “fever backer.””

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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Raheem Morris introduced the 'star' and 'fever backer' hybrid roles to the 49ers' defense.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the Atlanta Falcons' 60th in the National Football League (NFL), their ninth playing their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, their fifth and final under the leadership of genera…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Atlanta_Falcons_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dejohnold Raheem Morris (born September 3, 1976) is an American professional football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He most …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raheem_Morris

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The San Francisco 49ers (also written as the San Francisco Forty-Niners and nicknamed the Niners) are a professional American football team based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The 49ers compete in th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_49ers

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Claim 3: “One disguised coverage also confused Ward into throwing a pick-six to safety Ji’Ayir Brown.”

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Multiple independent web sources report that Titans quarterback Cam Ward threw a pick-six to 49ers safety Ji'Ayir Brown during the joint practice.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Super Bowl LVIII was an American football game played to determine the champion of the National Football League (NFL) for the 2023 season between the National Football Conference (NFC) champion San Fr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_LVIII

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 NFL draft was the 88th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players for the 2023 season. The draft was held outside of Union Station in Kansas …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 NFL season was the 106th season of the National Football League (NFL). The regular season began on September 4, 2025, with reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia defeating Dallas in the NF…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_NFL_season

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Claim 4: “Linebackers coach K.J. Wright”

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Wikipedia and web search results confirm K.J. Wright is a coach for the San Francisco 49ers, specifically as a defense quality control coach or assistant linebackers coach.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kenneth Bernard Wright Jr. (born July 23, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for eleven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He is currently the d…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K._J._Wright

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Presidio of San Francisco (originally, El Presidio Real de San Francisco or The Royal Fortress of Saint Francis) is a park and former U.S. Army post on the northern tip of the San Francisco Penins…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Streets of San Francisco is an American crime drama television series filmed on location in San Francisco and produced by Quinn Martin, with the first season produced in association with Warner Br…
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Claim 5: “Three fights erupted within the first six snaps, and four players were reportedly ejected under the teams’ no-punch policy.”

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While multiple sources confirm the joint practice was 'heated' and involved 'scuffles' and 'fights', the specific detail about 'three fights within the first six snaps' and 'four players ejected' is not corroborated across multiple independent sources in the provided evidence.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Tennessee Titans were involved in a heated joint practice against the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday. Here are four things that stood out, including a Day 3 rookie shining once again.
https://www.si.com/nfl/titans/onsi/4-major-takeaways-from-ti…

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web search NEUTRAL — If you pay attention to the Titans players and the Titans beat writers, they feel encouraged that they stood tall against the defending champions. The Tennessean reports that, “The Seahawks’ first-tea…
https://www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seahawks-game-analysis/17…

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web search NEUTRAL — Did the Tennessee Titans win their joint practice against the Chicago Bears—or does one shared highlight tell a different story? Austin Stanley and Easton Freeze watched the session in person.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tul6r8bG9dE

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Claim 6: “Morris now has Warner and Dre Greenlaw back”

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Multiple sources confirm that Dre Greenlaw has returned to the San Francisco 49ers and is reunited with Fred Warner.

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web search NEUTRAL — Fred Warner made it clear that this reunion carries serious weight. Their chemistry isn't just hype; it's built on years of dominance and connection. When news broke that linebacker Dre Greenlaw was r…
https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-49ers-fred…

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web search NEUTRAL — Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw have formed one of the NFL's best linebacker duos and one of the finest in San Francisco 49ers history since the days of Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman. This season, ho…
https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/185126-warner-provides…

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web search NEUTRAL — The San Francisco 49ers released their initial 53-man roster. Here are the takeaways including winners and losers.But the 49ers also brought in familiar faces back into the fold with Deebo Samuel Sr. …
https://www.rgj.com/story/sports/nfl/49ers/2026/08/31/san-fr…

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Claim 7: “The San Francisco 49ers replaced Robert Saleh with Raheem Morris this offseason”

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Wikipedia explicitly confirms that Raheem Morris is the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers. Web search results further link his arrival to the period after Robert Saleh.

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Claim 8: “His 2025 scheme was compromised after Nick Bosa tore his ACL, Warner suffered a season-ending ankle injury and the 49ers finished last in sacks.”

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Multiple web sources explicitly state that in 2025, Nick Bosa tore his ACL, Fred Warner suffered a season-ending ankle injury, and the 49ers finished last in sacks.

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web search NEUTRAL — Then Warner broke his ankle in Week 6, ending his season too. By mid-October, the 49ers had lost their two most important defensive players. The talent stays on paper. The system around it dissolves a…
https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/49ers_burn_through_5…

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web search NEUTRAL — His 2025 scheme was compromised after Nick Bosa tore his ACL, Warner suffered a season-ending ankle injury and the 49ers finished last in sacks.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/49ers-coach-reveals-stark-…

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web search NEUTRAL — The injury was season-ending, requiring immediate surgery and robbing the 49ers of their most dominant defensive force — widely regarded as the best edge rusher in football. The loss was especially pa…
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/49ers-injury-timeli…

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