Kyle Shanahan to Open 49ers Camp in Limited Role Sport By lines July 25, 2026 Kyle Shanahan will run San Francisco 49ers training camp from the sideline, not the center of it. The 49ers head coach opens camp in a limited role after a July 14 car accident. Shanahan is recovering from a concussion and multiple broken bones. Chris Foerster Leads Camp as Shanahan Recovers Shanahan crashed near his California home on July 14 when his car struck an SUV. Shanahan broke his nose, three ribs, and a hand in the wreck. Doctors gave Shanahan more than 40 stitches and treated a concussion before releasing him. Police cited no one and confirmed alcohol and drugs played no part. San Francisco opens camp Saturday at the SAP Performance Facility and runs practices through August 12. Assistant head coach Chris Foerster will handle head coaching duties while Shanahan works on a limited basis. The 49ers carry more than $71 million in cap space, the most of any NFL team. San Francisco chases the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams in the NFC West. Shanahan calls the 49ers offensive plays himself, so his limited camp reps carry weight. San Francisco added receiver Mike Evans this offseason to lift a passing game that lacked a size threat. Evans arrives with 12 straight 1,000-yard seasons, the longest active streak in the NFL. Quarterback Brock Purdy needs live camp work to build timing with Evans and the receivers. A concussion recovery can restrict a coach’s meeting load and field instruction for weeks. The 49ers spent 2025 fighting a long injury list that hit Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, and George Kittle. San Francisco wants a clean camp to reset after that injury-hit season and chase the NFC West. Shanahan’s limited role puts more install duties on Chris Foerster and the coordinators early. Every missed rep matters with the Seattle Seahawks defending the division crown in 2026. Watch how many practice reps Shanahan runs when San Francisco opens camp on Saturday. The 49ers hold a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans before their preseason schedule. A full recovery would let Shanahan reclaim play-calling and meeting duties by August 12. San Francisco needs its head coach at full strength before Week 1. Related Sports Coverage NFL Training Camps Open as Seahawks Defend CrownPatrick Mahomes Cleared for Chiefs Training CampNFL Stars Race the Clock as Training Camps Open ESPN and NBC Sports Pro Football Talk first reported Kyle Shanahan’s injuries and his limited camp role. CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports confirmed the 49ers coach’s July 14 accident details.
