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49ers training camp beset by injury issues amid Shanahan's recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:17 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

49ers training camp beset by injury issues amid Shanahan's recovery

Summary

The San Francisco 49ers are navigating a challenging training camp with injuries affecting over 20% of their roster. Head coach Kyle Shanahan is recovering from a car accident, and the team is also facing a contract dispute with receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Assistant head coach Chris Foerster offered an optimistic update on the team's health, which fans questioned due to the high number of sidelined players. General manager John Lynch previously dismissed a peculiar theory regarding injuries linked to an electrical substation near Levi's Stadium, emphasizing that player health remains a priority. The 49ers continue their preparations for the upcoming season amidst these challenges.

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Status Watch

•49ers have over 20 players injured in training camp.
•Kyle Shanahan is recovering from a July car crash.
•Brandon Aiyuk's contract dispute adds to team concerns.
•Chris Foerster's injury update was met with skepticism from fans.
•John Lynch refuted theories about injuries linked to outside factors.

Latest Updates

5:17 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Did the Electrical Substation Write This?’ — 49ers Fans Poke Holes in Kyle Shanahan’s Assistant’s Training Camp Update

What they're saying

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The San Francisco 49ers continue working through training camp, but the mood around the organization remains far from ideal. Head coach Kyle Shanahan is still recovering after his July 14 car crash in Palo Alto, and the Niners are also dealing with an ongoing contract dispute involving Brandon Aiyuk.
— Yahoo Sports

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