Kyle Shanahan Set to Coach 49ers Preseason Opener After July Crash
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan announced Saturday that he is nearly fully recovered from a severe car crash and will coach the upcoming preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans. Shanahan was involved in a serious frontal collision on July 14 in Palo Alto, California, while driving his Tesla. The accident resulted in a severe concussion, fractured ribs, a broken nose, a broken left hand, and extensive facial lacerations requiring over forty stitches. Initially limited at the start of training camp, Shanahan delegated specific practice duties to assistant head coach Chris Foerster and coordinators while maintaining rigorous film review oversight. Speaking publicly for the first time since the incident, Shanahan acknowledged personal responsibility for the crash, citing a momentary distraction when his phone fell. The team opens exhibition play prior to traveling overseas for their regular season matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in September this coming autumn season
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Associated Press published breaking report detailing coach recovery update announcement. August 8, 2026. https://apnews.com/article/49ers-kyle-shanahan-car-crash-341a763611414c4f48e7050237e37207
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