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Chris Foerster named interim head coach of 49ers amid Shanahan's recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Chris Foerster named interim head coach of 49ers amid Shanahan's recovery

Summary

With Kyle Shanahan recovering from a car accident, Chris Foerster takes over as interim head coach for the San Francisco 49ers. Foerster, the team's offensive line coach and assistant head coach, has over thirty years of NFL experience. General manager John Lynch stated that Shanahan will still be involved in some capacity as his recovery allows. The decision to promote Foerster aims to maintain stability as the team approaches the upcoming training camp. His familiarity with the current coaching methods is expected to minimize disruption during Shanahan's absence.

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Key Details

•Kyle Shanahan is recovering from a car accident.
•Chris Foerster has been with the 49ers since 2019.
•Lynch emphasized the need for minimal disruption.
•Foerster's promotion is viewed as a collaborative effort.
•Shanahan will remain involved as tolerated during his recovery.

Latest Updates

11:27 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Foerster: Coaching the 49ers in Kyle Shanahan's absence is "really a group thing"
1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Foerster’s experience and tenure with the 49ers makes him the least-disruptive option as interim head coach

What they're saying

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With 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan limited at training camp due to a severe concussion suffered in a recent car accident, assistant head coach/offensive line Chris Foerster is running the team.
— Yahoo Sports