San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks at a news conference after an NFL football practice Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif.Jeff Chiu/The Associated Press
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was injured in a car crash earlier this month that will limit his participation at the start of training camp.
The 49ers made the announcement on Saturday when the team opened training camp. The Niners will conduct their first practice on Sunday with assistant head coach/offensive line coach Chris Foerster running the team, along with coordinators Klay Kubiak, Raheem Morris and Brant Boyer.
The team said Shanahan suffered “non-life-threatening injuries” in the crash last week and will be limited while he recovers. The 49ers thanked first responders for their work at the scene of the crash.
Shanahan is entering his 10th season as 49ers coach and is one of the most highly regarded coaches in the game for his offensive acumen. San Francisco has made two trips to the Super Bowl under his watch following the 2019 and 2023 seasons and made two additional appearances in the NFC title game in the 2021 and ’22 seasons.
Shanahan has a 91-72 record in the regular season and playoffs for the 49ers, ranking third in franchise history in wins behind George Seifert (108) and Bill Walsh (102).
The team overcame significant injuries last season to finish 12-5 in the regular season and win a playoff game as Shanahan finished fifth in voting for the AP NFL Coach of the Year.