Heated confrontation erupts between Robert Saleh and Liam Coen after game

In a recent confrontation following an NFL game, tensions flared between Robert Saleh, the defensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers, and Liam Coen, head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The altercation took place after the Jaguars won the match 26-21 on September 30, 2025, marking the 49ers' first loss of the season and improving the Jaguars' record to 3-1. Days before the game, Saleh made remarks about Coen's coaching staff being skilled in a legal form of signal stealing, which seemed to have offended Coen. Saleh's comments were intended as a compliment, highlighting the effectiveness of Coen's strategies; however, the tone was misinterpreted, leading to heightened emotions on both sides. After the game, as players and personnel attempted to separate the two coaches, Coen confronted Saleh, demanding he keep his name out of his comments. The encounter was caught on camera and quickly spread across social media, capturing the intensity of the moment. San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan commented that he believed Saleh's remarks were misconstrued and insisted that there was nothing illegal about the strategies employed by Coen’s staff. Shanahan expressed that such reactions from Coen were unnecessary given the situation. In the aftermath of the confrontation, Saleh publicly reflected on the incident, acknowledging that he may have chosen his words poorly and emphasized his intent to recognize the talent of the Jaguars' coaching staff. Despite the heated debate, both coaches might eventually manage to address their differences, although the underlying tension remains.