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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shananhan was involved in a serious car accident last week, the team announced Saturday.
Shanahan broke his nose, three ribs and his hand, needed more than 40 stitches in his face and suffered a severe concussion in the accident, according to ESPN.
“San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in an automobile accident last week where he suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Coach Shanahan will participate in team activities on a limited basis at the start of training camp while he recovers. Coach Shanahan and the 49ers organization would like to sincerely thank all of the first responders involved for their efforts and care,” the 49ers said in a statement.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Florida on October 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
“Assistant head coach Chris Foerster along with team coordinators will assume head coaching responsibilities during this period.”
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