Raheem Morris steps in for 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan amid recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 5:31 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, recovering from a car accident that resulted in a broken nose and three broken ribs, will be limited during training camp. Raheem Morris, the 49ers defensive coordinator, along with assistant head coach Chris Foerster, will help cover Shanahan's duties while he recuperates. Shanahan is in stable condition and expected back before Week 1. Morris has previously served as head coach for the Atlanta Falcons and will now take on an expanded role in the 49ers' coaching structure during Shanahan's absence.
- •Kyle Shanahan sustained severe injuries from a car accident.
- •Raheem Morris and others will fill in for Shanahan at training camp.
- •Shanahan is expected to return before Week 1.
- •Morris has coaching experience with the Falcons prior to joining the 49ers.
- •Leadership responsibilities will be shared among the veteran coaching staff.
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Raheem Morris to help fill in for 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan
"Ex Falcons head coach Raheem Morris to help fill in for 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan
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