49ers focus on football amid distractions as Week 1 approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:19 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers prioritize football as they prepare for Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. Head coach Kyle Shanahan emphasizes that distractions from offseason controversies, including Jed York's legal issues and a debunked injury theory, will not impact the team. Shanahan asserts that the players remain focused, and no special measures have been taken to address recent events. The team's commitment to blocking out external noise comes as they enter the new season with their sights set squarely on performance.
- •49ers prepare for Week 1 against the Rams on August 27.
- •Shanahan dismisses outside distractions as irrelevant to player focus.
- •The team has faced scrutiny over York's arrest and an injury theory.
- •General manager John Lynch confirms investigation found no injury link to the nearby substation.
- •Shanahan expresses confidence in maintaining a football-first focus for the organization.
- 1:19 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Shanahan addresses Jed York, other distractions as 49ers prepare for Week 1
"The San Francisco 49ers have made it clear that their focus going into the season is strictly football, ignoring social commentary and discussions.
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