Shanahan was briefly hospitalized and his duties will be limited, the team said.
July 25, 2026, 12:58 PM
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car accident last week in Northern California, where he suffered non-life-threatening injuries, the team said in a statement Saturday.
Shanahan will participate in team activities on a limited basis at the start of training camp while he recovers, the 49ers said.
Shanahan collided with an SUV on July 14, where he broke his nose and three ribs, one of his hands, and needed over 40 stitches to his face, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN.
In this Jan. 17, 2026, file photo, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan looks to the field during the second half of an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Seattle.
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He was transported to a local hospital before being released later in the day, according to ESPN.
The driver of the other vehicle was not injured, Palo Alto police told ESPN.
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The 49ers training camp is slated to begin on Sunday.
In this May 28, 2026, file photo, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks at a news conference in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Assistant head coach Chris Foerster is expected to assume some of Shanahan's head coaching duties in the meantime, according to the 49ers.
"Coach Shanahan and the 49ers organization would like to sincerely thank all first responders involved for their efforts and care," the team said in a statement.
Shanahan, 46, has been with the 49ers since 2017 and led the team to two Super Bowls.
