Kyle Shanahan plans to return for 49ers exhibition opener after crash recovery
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:18 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan announced he is nearly fully recovered from a car crash and will coach the team's first exhibition game against Tennessee on Thursday night. Following the July 14 accident, which resulted in a concussion and multiple injuries, Shanahan has actively participated in practice despite some lingering symptoms. He credited the coaching staff with ensuring the team's smooth operation during his recovery. The 49ers are set for a joint practice with the Titans on Tuesday ahead of the exhibition game.
- •Shanahan suffered a concussion, broken ribs, and other injuries from a car crash.
- •He plans to coach the exhibition game on Thursday night.
- •The 49ers have joint practices scheduled with the Titans and Chargers.
- •Shanahan has been present at practice while managing his recovery.
- •The season opener is on September 11 against the Rams.
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan Issues Major Update Ahead of Preseason Opener
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan plans to coach the exhibition opener following car crash
"San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Saturday he is nearly fully recovered from the car crash that has limited him this summer and is ready to coach the team's first exhibition game on Thursday night. Shanahan has been working his way back to full speed since the car crash on July 14 that left him with a concussion, broken ribs, a broken nose, a broken hand and more than 40 stitches to close a cut over his eye. Shanahan has been at practice every day this summer and said that the loud music that bothered him at the beginning of camp is no longer an issue.
"The San Francisco 49ers were hit with scary news on Saturday, Jul. 25, when the team announced that head coach Kyle Shanahan was injured in a car accident. The crash happened on Jul. 14, but was not announced until 11 days later.Shanahan suffered a broken nose, three ribs, and a hand. He needed 40 stitches […] The post 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan Issues Major Update Ahead of Preseason Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 11:18 PM49ers’ Kyle Shanahan Issues Major Update Ahead of Preseason Opener
The San Francisco 49ers were hit with scary news on Saturday, Jul. 25, when the team announced that head coach Kyle Shanahan was injured in a car accident. The crash happened on Jul. 14, but was not announced until 11 days later.Shanahan suffered a broken nose, three ribs, and a hand. He needed 40 stitches […] The post 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan Issues Major Update Ahead of Preseason Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 8:45 PM49ers coach Kyle Shanahan plans to coach the exhibition opener following car crash
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Saturday he is nearly fully recovered from the car crash that has limited him this summer and is ready to coach the team's first exhibition game on Thursday night. Shanahan has been working his way back to full speed since the car crash on July 14 that left him with a concussion, broken ribs, a broken nose, a broken hand and more than 40 stitches to close a cut over his eye. Shanahan has been at practice every day this summer and said that the loud music that bothered him at the beginning of camp is no longer an issue.
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