49ers coach Kyle Shanahan hurt in a car crash, limited as training camp opens
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Key Points:
- San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan suffered a concussion, broken nose, broken ribs, and an injured hand in a two-car accident on July 14 in Palo Alto, which will limit his participation at the start of training camp.
- Shanahan is undergoing concussion protocol and may be present on the practice field but will not run practices or team meetings until fully recovered; assistant head coach Chris Foerster and coordinators will lead the team in the meantime.
- The team expects Shanahan to return well before the season opener on September 11 against the Los Angeles Rams, though no specific timeline has been given.
- Shanahan, in his 10th season as 49ers head coach, has led the team to two Super Bowl appearances and is highly regarded for his offensive expertise, holding the third-most wins in franchise history.
- Rams coach Sean McVay expressed support for Shanahan, emphasizing his respect and hopes for a full recovery following the accident.
