49ers' Kyle Shanahan makes cameo amid recovery from car crash
The Mercury News • • sports
Key Points:
- 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan began training camp recovering from a July 14 car accident, limiting his on-field involvement while assistant coach Chris Foerster temporarily leads the team’s day-to-day operations.
- Shanahan appeared in practice with a concussion and a broken left hand, showing positive spirits and maintaining involvement despite his injuries, while coordinators Klay Kubiak and Raheem Morris took over media duties after initial practices.
- Defensive end Nick Bosa made a strong return to practice following a right ACL tear last September, impressing teammates with his recovery and conditioning.
- Linebackers Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw reunited on the field, with Warner expressing optimism about his recovery from an ankle injury and Greenlaw showing his usual aggressive play style.
- Offensive tackle Vederian Lowe suffered an apparent right ankle injury early in practice, with no immediate update on his condition; meanwhile, key players like Christian McCaffrey and Brock Purdy participated actively in drills.
