What happened: Doctors have not indicated that Shanahan will be unavailable, Lynch said. The coach will have limited duties early in training camp while recovering from significant injuries suffered in a mid-July car crash.
Why it matters: The matchup will be Australia's first NFL regular-season game and a division contest. Shanahan's availability would preserve coaching continuity for an overseas Week 1 assignment.
By the numbers: The crash occurred July 14; the opener is Sept. 10 in the United States and Sept. 11 in Melbourne. Kickoff is set for 10:35 a.m. local time, 17 hours ahead of California.
What to watch: Shanahan's workload during camp and his travel status for Melbourne are the next markers.