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49ers Coach Kyle Shanahan Injured in Crash, Limited Camp

7/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Kyle Shanahan, 49ers head coach, was injured in a July 14 car crash near his northern California home.
He suffered a broken nose, broken ribs, a hand fracture, a concussion and 40 stitches, and was released the same day.
The 49ers said Shanahan will attend camp limited, with assistant head coach Chris Foerster handling duties, and GM John Lynch will hold a conference Saturday before July 26 start.

History

Historical Context

The 49ers' swift delegation to Chris Foerster after Kyle Shanahan’s July 14, 2024 car crash echoes the NFL’s long-standing need for backup plans, a practice evident when Tom Landry’s 1970 Cowboys posted a 10-4 record during his 29-season tenure. Such contingency protocols now shape roster and strategic decisions across the league.

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Story summary

Kyle Shanahan, 49ers head coach, was injured in a July 14 car crash near his northern California home.
He suffered a broken nose, broken ribs, a hand fracture, a concussion and 40 stitches, and was released the same day.
The 49ers said Shanahan will attend camp limited, with assistant head coach Chris Foerster handling duties, and GM John Lynch will hold a conference Saturday before July 26 start.

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