Kyle Shanahan will coach 49ers in preseason opener against Titans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:48 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Kyle Shanahan, head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, announced he will lead the team in their preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday. He is recovering from a serious car accident that occurred nearly a month ago. Shanahan stated he is feeling mostly recovered, though he continues to manage some lingering symptoms from a concussion. While he has delegated some responsibilities to assistant head coach Chris Foerster, he remains heavily involved in coaching activities like reviewing game footage. Shanahan expressed confidence in his preparedness for the upcoming game, noting that he has adjusted to the usual noise levels associated with NFL games.
- •Shanahan suffered a serious car accident nearly a month ago.
- •He continues to recover while managing concussion-related symptoms.
- •Shanahan will coach the 49ers against the Titans on Thursday.
- •He has watched all game film despite delegating some duties.
- •Shanahan reports feeling ready for the noise of NFL games.
- 9:48 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Shanahan feels better, will coach preseason opener
"The 49ers' coach is making progress in his recovery from a car accident.
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