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Kyle Shanahan injured in car accident, limited at 49ers camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 5:03 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Kyle Shanahan injured in car accident, limited at 49ers camp

Summary

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car accident last week, suffering multiple injuries, including a broken nose and three broken ribs. Although he is not facing life-threatening injuries, he will be limited during the start of 49ers camp. Shanahan is dealing with concussion symptoms, but sources indicate he is healing well. In his absence, Chris Foerster will assume head coaching duties. 49ers analyst Grant Cohn expressed relief that Shanahan is alive and recovering, while support from the NFL community has poured in online. The hope is for Shanahan to coach in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams.

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By the Numbers

•Kyle Shanahan suffered a broken nose and ribs in a car accident.
•Chris Foerster will take over coaching duties during Shanahan's recovery.
•Shanahan is dealing with concussion symptoms but is healing well.
•The NFL community has expressed support and wishes for Shanahan's recovery.
•The 49ers begin their season in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams.

Latest Updates

7:19 PMYahoo Sports — NFL world reacts to stunning news of Kyle Shanahan's car accident
1:42 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers wanted to keep Shanahan accident quiet, and some in the media complied
5:03 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Scary News,’ ‘Get Well Soon Coach!’ — Prayers Pour In for Kyle Shanahan From NFL World After 49ers HC’s Car Accident

What they're saying

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Scary news struck the NFL world as it was reported that San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan got into a car accident last week. The NFL world took to X to chime in and share their thoughts on this serious incident.
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