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Updated · NBC Sports Bay Area · Jul 26
Shanahan Returns to 49ers Camp for 30 Minutes After July 14 Crash
Updated
Updated · NBC Sports Bay Area · Jul 26

Shanahan Returns to 49ers Camp for 30 Minutes After July 14 Crash

3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports Bay Area · Jul 26

Summary

  • 30 minutes into the 49ers’ first training camp practice, Kyle Shanahan appeared on the field less than two weeks after a July 14 car crash left him with a concussion, broken ribs, a broken nose and a broken hand.
  • Chris Foerster is still running the team while Shanahan recovers, with the coach not expected to resume full duties until his concussion symptoms subside.
  • Foerster said camp has changed little because the early practice script was set before the crash and veteran assistants — including coordinators Klay Kubiak, Raheem Morris and Brant Boyer — are handling their usual roles.
  • Nick Bosa also opened camp on the field in his return from last season’s torn ACL, though he was limited to individual drills as San Francisco leans on experience to steady a disrupted start.

Insights

Will Kyle Shanahan's severe crash injuries and phased return jeopardize the 49ers' readiness for their high-stakes Melbourne opener?
Could the temporary loss of their offensive mastermind secretly empower San Francisco's assistant coaches to build a more resilient team?