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49ers Extend Kyle Shanahan Through Long-Term Future

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 2:55 PM UTC · How we work

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Shanahan Signs Extension

Kyle Shanahan signed a contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers in the offseason.
Owner Jed York said he wants Shanahan here for a long time and extended his deal in March.
Shanahan matched Bill Walsh for the longest 49ers tenure, entering his 10th season with an 83-67 record.
After a July 14 car crash that caused a concussion and broken nose, he coached the Week 1 27-7 win in Melbourne.

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49ers Open Melbourne

The San Francisco 49ers opened the 2026 season in Melbourne, Australia, beating the Los Angeles Rams 27-7.
Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes while the 49ers’ rushing attack recorded 174 yards.
Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel each caught a touchdown pass in the victory.
The 49ers will host the Miami Dolphins on September 20 at Levi’s Stadium.
The Melbourne contest was the NFL’s first regular-season game in Australia this year.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s first regular-season game abroad occurred on Oct 2 2005, when the Arizona Cardinals beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-14 before a record 103,467 fans at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca. Building on that milestone, the league scheduled its inaugural Australian contest for 2026 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with the Los Angeles Rams slated as the home team. These events illustrate the NFL’s long-term push to globalize the sport.

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Shanahan Signs Extension

Kyle Shanahan signed a contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers in the offseason.
Owner Jed York said he wants Shanahan here for a long time and extended his deal in March.
Shanahan matched Bill Walsh for the longest 49ers tenure, entering his 10th season with an 83-67 record.
After a July 14 car crash that caused a concussion and broken nose, he coached the Week 1 27-7 win in Melbourne.

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