San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan signs a contract extension
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 10:48 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan signed a contract extension this offseason that secures his long-term future with the franchise. The agreement was reached earlier this year but remained unannounced by the team. Shanahan, currently entering his 10th season with the organization, is tied for the second-most games coached in team history and is approaching George Seifert’s record of 108 career wins. The coach recently recovered from injuries sustained in a July car accident, including a concussion that limited his participation at the start of training camp. On the field, the 49ers opened the current season with a 27-7 victory against the Los Angeles Rams during a game played in Australia. Shanahan has led the team to the postseason five times in nine seasons, including two Super Bowl appearances.
- •Kyle Shanahan signed an undisclosed contract extension with the 49ers this offseason.
- •The coach is currently in his 10th season leading the San Francisco franchise.
- •Shanahan is two games away from tying Bill Walsh for most games coached with the 49ers.
- •The 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in their season opener in Australia.
- •Shanahan successfully recovered from a concussion and other injuries following a car crash in July.
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan signed a contract extension this offseason, AP source says
- 6:30 PMprofootballrumors.com — 49ers Extend HC Kyle Shanahan - ProFootballRumors.com
"San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan signed a contract extension this offseason that will keep him with the team for the long term. Owner Jed York said earlier this offseason that Shanahan was already under contract through 2028 from an extension signed three years ago. The 46-year-old Shanahan is starting his 10th season as the Niners' coach, and is one of the most highly regarded coaches in the game for his offensive acumen.
"49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan received a contract extension during the offseason. Read more at Pro Football Rumors.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 10:48 PM49ers coach Kyle Shanahan signed a contract extension this offseason, AP source says
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan signed a contract extension this offseason that will keep him with the team for the long term. Owner Jed York said earlier this offseason that Shanahan was already under contract through 2028 from an extension signed three years ago. The 46-year-old Shanahan is starting his 10th season as the Niners' coach, and is one of the most highly regarded coaches in the game for his offensive acumen.
- profootballrumors.comSep 11, 2026, 6:30 PM49ers Extend HC Kyle Shanahan - ProFootballRumors.com
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan received a contract extension during the offseason. Read more at Pro Football Rumors.
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