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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 25
49ers Shift Duties to Chris Foerster After Kyle Shanahan Suffers 3 Broken Ribs in Crash
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 25

49ers Shift Duties to Chris Foerster After Kyle Shanahan Suffers 3 Broken Ribs in Crash

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 25

Summary

  • Kyle Shanahan suffered a broken nose, three broken ribs, a broken hand and a severe concussion in a July 14 crash, leaving the 49ers coach limited as training camp opens Sunday.
  • Chris Foerster, 64, will assume head-coaching duties with the coordinators while Shanahan recovers; doctors have not cleared Shanahan for camp activity until his concussion symptoms resolve.
  • Palo Alto police said Shanahan's vehicle collided with an SUV near his Northern California home, the other driver was uninjured, and no drugs, alcohol or citations were involved.
  • Shanahan, 46, is entering his 10th season with an 82-67 regular-season record, and general manager John Lynch is set to address the situation later Saturday.

Insights

How will Kyle Shanahan's severe crash injuries impact the 49ers' Super Bowl ambitions and revamped offense during crucial training camp weeks?
Could Shanahan's unexpected absence from training camp actually empower his coordinators and build a more resilient 49ers coaching staff?
With Shanahan sidelined by a severe concussion, can the 49ers' interim coaching staff successfully integrate star additions like Mike Evans?