July 14 crash limits Kyle Shanahan as 49ers open camp

Chris Foerster takes on some of the coach's duties.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 251 min read

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan will be limited in camp after a July 14 car accident where he collided with an SUV near his north Via @espn on X

What happened: Shanahan collided with an SUV near his Northern California home, according to Adam Schefter and Nick Wagoner. The 49ers said his injuries were non-life-threatening and assigned assistant head coach Chris Foerster and the coordinators some of his responsibilities.

Why it matters: Foerster's temporary assignment puts him at the center of early camp operations while the coordinators oversee their units. San Francisco begins its 2026 installation period under a shared leadership structure.

By the numbers: The crash occurred July 14, 11 days before the July 25 announcement.

What to watch: Watch whether Shanahan's participation expands and how long Foerster's additional responsibilities remain in place.

Sources

@espn 2026-07-25T16:32:46.279169+00:00

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