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49ers coach Kyle Shanahan recovering from serious car accident injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 2:41 AM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan recovering from serious car accident injuries

Summary

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a serious car accident on July 14, resulting in a concussion, broken ribs, a fractured hand, and a broken nose. Assistant head coach Chris Foerster has been appointed to handle coaching duties during Shanahan's recovery. General Manager John Lynch currently does not believe Shanahan will miss any regular-season games, but there is no official timeline for his return. The unpredictability surrounding concussion recovery adds an element of uncertainty to the situation.

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By the Numbers

•Kyle Shanahan was injured in a serious car accident on July 14.
•He is recovering from multiple injuries, including a concussion.
•Chris Foerster is filling in as head coach during Shanahan's absence.
•John Lynch expressed confidence Shanahan will not miss regular-season games.
•There is no official timeline for Shanahan's return to coaching.

Latest Updates

2:41 AMYahoo Sports — ‘A Layer of Unpredictability’ — NFL Insider Raises Concern As 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan’s Recovers From Concussion

What they're saying

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a serious car accident on July 14. While the news didn’t come out until days later, the details that have since surfaced show just how dangerous the situation Shanahan was dealing with was.
— Yahoo Sports

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