Shanahan will coach 49ers' preseason opener Thursday

A July 14 crash left him with a serious concussion.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 101 min read

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Kyle Shanahan says he’ll coach the 49ers in their preseason opener Thursday and he’ll be doing that after his serious au

What happened: The 49ers limited Kyle Shanahan's training-camp duties during his recovery. He said the experience changed his perspective on concussions and relying on Tesla Autopilot.

Why it matters: Assistant coach Chris Foerster had taken on Shanahan's duties while he recovered. Thursday provides a live-game checkpoint before the regular season begins in September.

By the numbers: The planned return comes 30 days after the July 14 crash.

What to watch: Shanahan's workload and the division of coaching duties will be the next markers Thursday.

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Shanahan will coach 49ers' preseason opener Thursday

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