Foerster takes acting head coach role while Shanahan is limited

Lynch expects Shanahan to be ready for Week 1.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 251 min read

#49ers GM John Lynch says Chris Foerster is the acting head coach while Kyle Shanahan is limited but it’ll be a collecti Via @MikeGarafolo on X

What happened: John Lynch said the coordinators will share leadership duties across the staff. Shanahan is eager to resume full work but recognizes he is not ready.

Why it matters: Shanahan's limitations follow a July 14 car crash, with the regular-season opener set for Sept. 10. Foerster will retain his offensive-line duties during the temporary assignment.

By the numbers: Foerster is entering his 11th season with San Francisco and his first as assistant head coach.

What to watch: Camp practices will provide the first look at how Foerster and the coordinators divide responsibilities.

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