Lynch expects Shanahan to coach 49ers' opener vs. Rams

Kickoff is 46 days away at Melbourne Cricket Ground

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 261 min read

49ers GM John Lynch doesn’t think Kyle Shanahan’s injuries will prevent him from coaching the Sept. 10 regular-season op Via @AdamSchefter on X

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.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-07-26T13:08:15.536080+00:00

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