George Kittle defends Kyle Shanahan amid hot seat speculation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 10:27 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
49ers tight end George Kittle has publicly supported head coach Kyle Shanahan, stating that claims he is on the hot seat are unfounded. Shanahan, in his nine seasons with the 49ers, has led the team to five playoff appearances and two Super Bowl appearances, though he has yet to secure a championship. Kittle emphasized that despite an injury-plagued 2025 season, the team qualified for the playoffs and advanced to the second round. He dismissed the idea of Shanehan facing criticism and highlighted the team's accomplishments under challenging circumstances.
- •George Kittle supports Kyle Shanahan amid coaching criticism.
- •Shanahan has led the 49ers to five playoff appearances.
- •The team made it to the second round despite injuries in 2025.
- •Kittle calls claims of Shanahan being on the hot seat "not the smartest".
- 10:27 PMYahoo Sports — George Kittle: Anybody who has Kyle Shanahan on the hot seat is "not the smartest"
"Kyle Shanahan is one of a handful of NFL coaches who would immediately be hired elsewhere if his team ever moved on.
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