Robert Saleh has found a new NFL home.The 49ers defensive coordinator has agreed in principle to a deal to become the new head coach of the New York Jets, the team announced Thursday night.NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport Alex Lewis Jersey reported, per informed sources, that Saleh's deal is for five years. 49ers pa sing game coordinator Mike LaFleur is expected to be Nico Siragusa Jersey the first member of Saleh's first staff and serve as offensive coordinator, Rapoport added.Saleh's hiring comes after an expansive head-coaching search, one that saw the Jets in an attempt to find the best leader for the team.Rapoport and NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported Tuesday that Saleh, a highly sought-after candidate for the past two coaching cycles, was one of the finalists for the position and flew to the New York/New Jersey area for Marlon Humphrey Jersey . Two days later, the Jets secured their guy.The Falcons, Lions, Jaguars Ray Lewis Jersey , Eagles and Chargers all had reported interest in Saleh as the answer to their own head coach vacancies. The Texans were the only team to not request an interview with the 41-year-old coach.The leader of San Francisco's defense for the past four seasons, Saleh was the guiding force behind the unit's transformation into one of the Jaleel Scott Jersey NFL's most devastating defensive groups.Saleh quickly became a fan and league favorite during his tenure in San Fran. Cornerback , who's been with the franchise since 2018, congratulated his former DC shortly after the announcement.