Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Kyle Shanahan injured in car crash, limited at 49ers camp
Kyle Shanahan, the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, was in a car crash on July 14.
He got hurt pretty badly, breaking his nose, ribs, and hand, and he needed lots of stitches.
He also has a bad concussion, so he can't do everything at training camp.
The team said he will be there but not doing everything.
Other coaches will help out while he gets better.
The 49ers start their training camp soon, and their first game is in September.
Kyle has been coaching the team for a long time and has done really well, even winning some big games.
Everyone is hoping he gets better soon.
Kyle Shanahan injured in a car crash on July 14, suffering multiple injuries including a broken nose, ribs, hand, and severe concussion.
Shanahan will participate in training camp on a limited basis while recovering.
Assistant Head Coach Chris Foerster and team coordinators will handle head coach responsibilities during Shanahan's recovery.
The 49ers start training camp with their first practice on Sunday morning.
San Francisco opens the regular season on September 10 against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
- Who
- Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco 49ers head coach
- What
- Injured in a car crash, limited at training camp
- When
- July 14 crash, training camp starts Sunday
- Where
- Northern California, training camp in San Francisco
- Why
- Recovering from multiple injuries sustained in a car crash
Coaching Continuity
Temporary Leadership
Coaching Responsibilities
Coaching Continuity
Kyle Shanahan will participate in team activities on a limited basis.
Temporary Leadership
Assistant Head Coach Chris Foerster and team coordinators will handle head coach responsibilities.
- Date of Crash
- July 14
- Injuries Sustained
- Broken nose, three ribs, a hand, severe concussion, and over 40 stitches in his face
- Hospital Stay
- Spent much of the day before being released
- Training Camp Start
- First practice on Sunday morning
- Regular Season Opener
- September 10 against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia
- Coaching Tenure
- 10th season with San Francisco, matching the longest coaching tenure in franchise history
- Last Season Record
- 12-5, won a playoff game
- Coach of the Year
- Finished fifth in voting for NFL Coach of the Year