Kyle Shanahan plans to coach 49ers in preseason opener against Titans
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan announced he intends to coach in the team's first preseason game against the Tennessee Titans on August 13. Shanahan has been recovering from injuries sustained in a car accident on July 14, which included a broken nose, ribs, and a severe concussion. As a result, assistant head coach Chris Foerster has taken over head coaching duties temporarily. Shanahan took responsibility for the accident, which involved another vehicle, and local police confirmed a clerical error in initial reports regarding fault. The 49ers will play a total of three preseason games before starting the regular season against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia.
- •Shanahan plans to return as head coach for the preseason opener.
- •He has been sidelined due to injuries from a July 14 accident.
- •Assistant head coach Chris Foerster filled in during Shanahan's absence.
- •The accident report has been corrected to reflect Shanahan's fault.
- •The preseason opener is set for August 13 against the Titans.
- 9:18 PMESPN — Improving Shanahan plans to coach preseason
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Shanahan to coach 49ers-Titans preseason game
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Will Kyle Shanahan coach 49ers in preseason opener vs. Titans?
- 7:56 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan says he plans to coach team in first preseason game vs. Titans
"San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan hasn't been coaching the team after his accident, but he will lead them against in the preseason opener.
"Kyle Shanahan intends to coach the 49ers' preseason opener against the Titans as he closes in on full recovery from last month's car crash.
"The 49ers head coach took the podium for the first time during training camp and confirmed he’s coaching this week
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External links- ESPNAug 8, 2026, 9:18 PMImproving Shanahan plans to coach preseason
Kyle Shanahan intends to coach the 49ers' preseason opener against the Titans as he closes in on full recovery from last month's car crash.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 8:41 PMKyle Shanahan to coach 49ers-Titans preseason game
The 49ers head coach took the podium for the first time during training camp and confirmed he’s coaching this week
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 8:05 PMWill Kyle Shanahan coach 49ers in preseason opener vs. Titans?
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan hasn't been coaching the team after his accident, but he will lead them against in the preseason opener.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 7:56 PM49ers HC Kyle Shanahan says he plans to coach team in first preseason game vs. Titans
Shanahan has been sidelined due to injuries sustained in a July 14th car accident.
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