49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan involved in car accident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 4:13 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car accident last week, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries including a broken nose, three broken ribs, and a concussion. The incident occurred near his home in northern California. Assistant head coach Chris Foerster will handle Shanahan's responsibilities as he recovers, participating in team activities on a limited basis during training camp. The 49ers organization has expressed gratitude to first responders for their assistance in the situation.
- •Kyle Shanahan suffered injuries from a car accident last week.
- •He will participate in team activities on a limited basis.
- •Chris Foerster will manage head coach responsibilities.
- •The 49ers have thanked first responders for their care.
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"San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch has shared when the franchise expects head coach Kyle Shanahan to return after his recent car accident. Shanahan was involved in a two-car accident on July 14 in Palo Alto, getting hospitalized after suffering a concussion, a broken nose, broken ribs, and an injured hand.
"San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan suffers concussion, broken nose and fractured ribs in car crash - Shanahan suffered a concussion, a broken nose, several fractured ribs, and hand injuries in the crash
"The longtime Seahawks rival coach suffered several injuries after a car collision near his home last week.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 3:51 AM49ers provide new Kyle Shanahan health update and recovery timeline after car accident
San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch has shared when the franchise expects head coach Kyle Shanahan to return after his recent car accident. Shanahan was involved in a two-car accident on July 14 in Palo Alto, getting hospitalized after suffering a concussion, a broken nose, broken ribs, and an injured hand.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 7:22 PMSan Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan hurt in car crash
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan suffers concussion, broken nose and fractured ribs in car crash - Shanahan suffered a concussion, a broken nose, several fractured ribs, and hand injuries in the crash
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 5:40 PMWho is Chris Foerster? 49ers assistant handling HC duties after Kyle Shanahan car crash
Shanahan suffered significant injuries in a recent car crash
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 5:38 PM49ers coach Kyle Shanahan recovering from ‘severe concussion’ after car crash
The longtime Seahawks rival coach suffered several injuries after a car collision near his home last week.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 4:13 PM49ers HC Kyle Shanahan involved in a car accident; Chris Foerster to handle HC responsibilities
Kyle Shanahan suffered a broken nose, three ribs, as well as a concussion in a car accident.
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