Overview
- The 49ers confirmed on Saturday that Shanahan was involved in a car crash on July 14 and will take a limited role as training camp opens while he recovers.
- Multiple reports cite ESPN that Shanahan sustained significant but non‑life‑threatening injuries including a severe concussion, a broken nose, a broken hand and fractured ribs and more than 40 facial stitches.
- Palo Alto police told reporters the other driver was uninjured, no drugs or alcohol were involved and no citations were issued after the collision.
- Assistant head coach Chris Foerster along with coordinators Klay Kubiak, Raheem Morris and Brant Boyer will handle head‑coach responsibilities during Shanahan’s recovery and run practices starting this weekend.
- Shanahan’s limited status removes the team’s lead play‑caller from full camp duties and could affect his sideline availability for preseason games and the Sept. 10 regular‑season opener in Melbourne depending on how quickly concussion symptoms clear.