Kyle Shanahan injured in car crash ahead of NFL training camps
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 5:02 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is sidelined after a car crash on July 14. The team announced his injuries on July 25, including a broken nose, hand, and three ribs, as well as a concussion requiring over 40 stitches. Despite the serious situation, Shanahan attended the 49ers' first training camp practice but took a primarily observational role. The team expects him to be ready for Week 1 against the Rams in Australia, though there is no definitive timeline for his return to coaching duties.
- •Shanahan sustained multiple injuries in a car crash.
- •He was not expected to miss the season opener.
- •Chris Foerster is serving as the acting head coach.
- •The crash was not related to drugs or alcohol.
- •All 32 NFL teams report for training camp ahead of preseason.
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