San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is limited at the start of training camp after being injured in a car crash earlier in July. The team announces that Shanahan will not participate fully when camp opens, and the first practice is scheduled for Sunday. Multiple reports say the crash occurred on July 14 in Palo Alto, California, and involved a two-car incident. Palo Alto police and other reporting describe no evidence that either driver was impaired, no citations were issued, and both drivers cooperated with authorities.
Accounts of Shanahan’s injuries are consistent across outlets, with reports citing a concussion plus fractures to his nose and ribs, along with injuries to his hands. CBS Sports additionally reports he required more than 40 stitches to his face. The 49ers say assistant head coach and offensive line coach Chris Foerster will run the team’s practices at the beginning while Shanahan is sidelined. Coordinators including Klay Kubiak, Raheem Morris, and Brant Boyer are also named as part of the group leading offseason work. Reports indicate Shanahan’s status is expected to improve as training camp progresses.
