Kyle Shanahan suffers injuries in car crash, returns for preseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car crash on July 14, resulting in multiple non-life-threatening injuries, including a concussion and broken ribs. He is expected to be on the sidelines for the preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans. Shanahan's injuries limited his participation at the start of training camp, but he reports significant improvement, although still experiencing some headaches and fatigue. The accident occurred when Shanahan reached for his phone while driving, leading to the collision. He took responsibility for the incident. Shanahan, entering his 10th season, has led the 49ers to two Super Bowl appearances since his tenure began.
- •Shanahan suffered a broken nose and ribs in the crash.
- •He acknowledges being at fault for the accident.
- •Has been feeling much better leading up to preseason.
- •He will coach during the first preseason game on Thursday.
- •Shanahan's record with the 49ers stands at 82-46.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan car crash, timeline of events
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