49ers’ Shanahan to be limited in camp after car crash
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan suffered vital accidents in a car crash throughout his summer time break in mid-July that left him limited because the crew opens coaching camp.
Shanahan broke his nostril, three ribs, his hand, wanted greater than 40 stitches in his face and suffered a extreme concussion throughout a July 14 car crash when he collided with an SUV close to his northern California residence, in accordance to sources acquainted with the state of affairs.
Shanahan was taken by paramedics to the native hospital, the place he spent a lot of that day earlier than being launched. The different driver was not injured, however Palo Alto lieutenant Nicholas Martinez.
Martinez mentioned medication and alcohol weren’t concerned and each drivers have been cooperative with the police. No one was cited for the collision. “Consistent with our standard release of information procedures in such cases, we do not release information regarding the cause of the collision, or which party may have been at fault,” Martinez mentioned.
Shanahan has been recovering at residence and is believed to be therapeutic nicely, however with coaching camp beginning Sunday, docs won’t clear him for all actions till concussion signs clear. General supervisor John Lynch is scheduled to maintain a information convention at 1 pm PT on Saturday.
49ers assistant head coach and offensive line coach Chris Foerster will assume a few of Shanahan’s duties and assist lead the crew.
Shanahan knowledgeable his assistant coaches Tuesday of his accident. Other gamers have slowly been getting the information that the 49ers confirmed Saturday in this assertion:
“San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car accident last week where he suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Coach Shanahan will participate in team activities on a limited basis at the start of training camp while he recovers. Coach Shanahan and the 49ers organization would like to sincerely thank all first responders involved for their efforts and care. Assistant Head Coach Chris Foerster along with team coordinators will handle head coach responsibilities during this period.”
The 2026 season is the tenth for Shanahan in San Francisco, which can tie him with Bill Walsh for the longest tenure by a head coach in franchise historical past. Shanahan enters the season with 82 regular-season victories, third most in franchise annals. With 11 wins this season, he would surpass Walsh for second on that record.
The 49ers are slated to have their first apply of their 2026 coaching camp Sunday morning. They open the season Sept. 10 in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
