Kyle Shanahan involved in severe car crash, reveals close friend
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:02 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was seriously injured in a two-car accident near his home on July 14. Reports indicate he suffered broken ribs, a broken nose, a broken left hand, and 40 facial stitches, as well as a severe concussion. Close friend Chris Simms disclosed the accident's severity, stating Shanahan was close to losing his right eye. Currently recovering, Shanahan is expected to return this offseason while offensive line coach Chris Foerster oversees team activities. Details regarding the crash were publicly shared on July 25 after being kept under wraps.
- •Shanahan suffered multiple injuries including a severe concussion.
- •Chris Simms revealed Shanahan's near loss of his right eye.
- •Offensive line coach Chris Foerster is acting head coach.
- •The accident occurred on July 14, details released July 25.
- 4:14 PMESPN — Simms: Shanahan nearly lost eye in car crash
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Shanahan Was ‘This Close’ to Losing His Eye in Gruesome Car Crash, Friend Reveals
- 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan Almost Lost Eye in Crash: Report
- 10:44 PMSan Francisco Chronicle — 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan nearly lost an eye in car crash, friend says: ‘It’s jarring’ - San Francisco Chronicle
- 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Kyle Shanahan almost lost his right eye in scary car crash
"Pro Football Talk Live co-host and former NFL quarterback Chris Simms said 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan almost lost eye in car crash. The post 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan Almost Lost Eye in Crash: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
"As a recovering Kyle Shanahan appeared at the San Francisco 49ers practice fields for a second consecutive day, more details emerged about the coach’s crash.
"Kyle Shanahan nearly lost an eye as a result of his car crash earlier this month, according to Chris Simms, who is close friends with the 49ers coach.
Sources
External links- ESPNJul 28, 2026, 4:14 PMSimms: Shanahan nearly lost eye in car crash
Kyle Shanahan nearly lost an eye as a result of his car crash earlier this month, according to Chris Simms, who is close friends with the 49ers coach.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 2:31 PMKyle Shanahan Was ‘This Close’ to Losing His Eye in Gruesome Car Crash, Friend Reveals
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a two-vehicle crash in Palo Alto on July 14
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 11:32 PM49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan Almost Lost Eye in Crash: Report
Pro Football Talk Live co-host and former NFL quarterback Chris Simms said 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan almost lost eye in car crash. The post 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan Almost Lost Eye in Crash: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
- San Francisco ChronicleJul 27, 2026, 10:44 PM49ers’ Kyle Shanahan nearly lost an eye in car crash, friend says: ‘It’s jarring’ - San Francisco Chronicle
As a recovering Kyle Shanahan appeared at the San Francisco 49ers practice fields for a second consecutive day, more details emerged about the coach’s crash.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 9:02 PMReport: Kyle Shanahan almost lost his right eye in scary car crash
Chris Simms, a longtime friend of Kyle Shanahan, revealed some scary details from the 49ers coach's car accident.
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