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Kyle Shanahan watches 49ers' practice as he recovers from injuries

Bleacher Report • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 7:52 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Kyle Shanahan watches 49ers' practice as he recovers from injuries
Summary

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was present for approximately 30 minutes at practice on July 26 as he continues to recover from injuries sustained in a car accident on July 14. Limited in his participation due to a severe concussion, Shanahan watched the 11-on-11 drills alongside general manager John Lynch. Assistant head coach Chris Foerster is handling coaching duties during Shanahan's recovery process. The 49ers are set to open their season against the Rams on September 10 in Melbourne, Australia.

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Status Watch
  • •Shanahan was involved in practice for about 30 minutes on July 26.
  • •He is recovering from a concussion following a July 14 accident.
  • •Chris Foerster is serving as head coach during Shanahan's absence.
  • •The 49ers begin their season against the Rams on September 10.
Latest Updates
  • 11:52 PMBleacher Report — Kyle Shanahan Attends 49ers Training Camp After Being Injured in Car Crash - Bleacher Report
  • 10:54 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Shanahan makes a cameo appearance at 49ers practice following recent car crash
  • 9:10 PMThe Mercury News — Kyle Shanahan’s cameo at 49ers practice draws players’ reactions - The Mercury News
  • 7:53 PMNBCSports.com — Kyle Shanahan attends roughly 30 minutes of 49ers’ practice on Sunday - NBC Sports
  • 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Shanahan attends roughly 30 minutes of 49ers' practice on Sunday
What they're saying
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Coach Kyle Shanahan walked onto the practice field and stood next to general manager John Lynch, watching his San Francisco 49ers practice for about 30 minutes. Shanahan's presence that has been a constant the past decade was a welcome sight on Sunday for the first training camp practice, coming less than two weeks after he got into a car crash that left him with a concussion and other injuries. “I know he can’t stay away,” star linebacker Fred Warner said.

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One day after it was revealed San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was in a car crash earlier this month, he was on the field for a portion of their first training camp practice.

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San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was injured in a car crash earlier in July that will limit his participation at the start of training camp, the team announced Saturday.

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