Chris Simms shares some details about Kyle Shanahan's injuries
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The 49ers revealed on July 25 that coach Kyle Shanahan had been in a serious car accident on July 14, with the information kept private for 11 days until training camp began.
- Chris Simms, a longtime friend of Shanahan, knew about the accident early but chose not to disclose it out of respect for their friendship and the team's timing.
- Shanahan suffered multiple injuries including broken ribs, a broken nose, a broken left hand, 40 stitches in his face, and a concussion, with the concussion symptoms lingering and affecting his cognitive function.
- The accident was severe enough that Shanahan nearly lost his right eye, and he remains concerned about the woman involved in the crash and the impact on his family.
- Shanahan is currently participating in 49ers training camp on a limited basis, attending about 30 minutes of practice while recovering from the concussion.
