Kyle Shanahan signs contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Kyle Shanahan signs contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers
Summary

The San Francisco 49ers reached a contract extension with head coach Kyle Shanahan during the offseason, extending his tenure beyond his previous deal that was set to expire after the 2027 season. The organization finalized the agreement quietly, avoiding potential speculation as the team opened the current campaign. Shanahan has served as the 49ers head coach since 2017 and has secured 92 total victories throughout his 10-season career with the club. Following a recent victory against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia, the team currently holds a 1-0 record. The 49ers organization has not disclosed the specific financial terms or the exact length of the new deal. San Francisco is scheduled to host the Dolphins next Sunday.

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  • Kyle Shanahan signed a contract extension during the offseason.
  • The new deal extends his contract beyond the 2027 season.
  • Shanahan has 92 regular and postseason victories since starting in 2017.
  • The 49ers opened the current season with a win against the Los Angeles Rams.
  • San Francisco will host the Dolphins next Sunday.
Latest Updates
  • 7:58 PMESPNSources: 49ers reward Shanahan with multiyear extension
  • 6:38 PMYahoo Sports49ers reportedly made surprise offseason move with head coach
  • 6:36 PMYahoo SportsReport: Kyle Shanahan quietly signed contract extension with 49ers
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The 49ers have given a multiyear extension to head coach Kyle Shanahan, sources confirmed to ESPN. He has an 83-67 record in his 10 seasons.

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On the heels of San Francisco's dominant victory over the Rams in Australia comes some news about their head coach.

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Kyle Shanahan will remain the 49ers head coach beyond the 2027 season.

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