Kyle Shanahan expected to coach 49ers Week 1 after car accident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 2:08 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is expected to be on the sideline for the team's Week 1 opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, on September 10. Shanahan sustained several injuries, including a concussion, in a car accident on July 14. General manager John Lynch indicated that Shanahan will follow concussion protocols similar to those of players before returning to his duties. Shanahan has experienced lingering effects from the concussion and is stepping back from head-coaching tasks during training camp, with assistant Chris Foerster managing coaching responsibilities.
- •Shanahan expected to coach against the Rams on September 10.
- •He suffered a concussion, broken ribs, and other injuries in a car accident.
- •John Lynch said recovery timeline will follow concussion protocols.
- •Chris Foerster will handle coaching duties during training camp.
- •Shanahan's return is crucial for the 49ers' season start.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers GM John Lynch Breaks Silence on Kyle Shanahan’s Availability for Week 1 After Scary Car Accident
- 2:08 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Shanahan expected to coach 49ers Week 1 opener in Australia after recovering from car accident, says GM John Lynch
"San Francisco 49ers fans received troubling news this week, as head coach Kyle Shanahan was seriously injured in a car accident during his summer break. However, general manager John Lynch has provided a positive update on Shanahan’s recovery and his expected availability as the team prepares for the 2026 season.
"Lynch explained that Shanahan will essentially go through the same concussion protocol as players before being deemed fit to return.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 6:00 PM49ers GM John Lynch Breaks Silence on Kyle Shanahan’s Availability for Week 1 After Scary Car Accident
San Francisco 49ers fans received troubling news this week, as head coach Kyle Shanahan was seriously injured in a car accident during his summer break. However, general manager John Lynch has provided a positive update on Shanahan’s recovery and his expected availability as the team prepares for the 2026 season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 2:08 PMKyle Shanahan expected to coach 49ers Week 1 opener in Australia after recovering from car accident, says GM John Lynch
Lynch explained that Shanahan will essentially go through the same concussion protocol as players before being deemed fit to return.
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