Kyle Shanahan injured in car crash, managing responsibilities shifted
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was injured in a car accident on July 14. The team reported that he suffered non-life-threatening injuries, including a concussion and some lingering effects. Shanahan was transported to the hospital after the crash, while the other driver was uninjured. In his absence, assistant head coach Chris Foerster, along with team coordinators, is taking over head coaching duties. Shanahan is in his 10th season with the 49ers and previously served as an assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns in 2014.
- •Kyle Shanahan injured in a car crash on July 14.
- •He suffered non-life-threatening injuries and a concussion.
- •Assistant head coach Chris Foerster is handling coaching responsibilities.
- •Shanahan is entering his 10th season with the 49ers.
- •He was previously an assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns.
- 5:47 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers' HC Kyle Shanahan injured in car accident. What we know
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — NFL head coach, former Browns assistant, injured in car crash
"Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car accident that left the 49ers' head coach with multiple injuries. Here's what we know about the crash.
"San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was injured in a crash earlier this month.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 5:47 PM49ers' HC Kyle Shanahan injured in car accident. What we know
Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car accident that left the 49ers' head coach with multiple injuries. Here's what we know about the crash.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 12:01 AMNFL head coach, former Browns assistant, injured in car crash
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was injured in a crash earlier this month.
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