Kyle Shanahan to have limited role in 49ers camp after car crash

Kyle Shanahan to have limited role in 49ers camp after car crash

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan will have a limited role in the team's training camp due to non-life-threatening injuries sustained in a car accident. The team announced the news on social media, stating that Shanahan will participate in team activities on a limited basis while he recovers. Assistant head coach Chris Foerster, along with the team's coordinators, will handle head coach responsibilities in the meantime. According to reports, Shanahan was involved in a car accident near his home in northern California, where he collided with an SUV. He suffered a broken nose, three broken ribs, a broken hand, and a severe concussion, and required over 40 stitches in his face. The other driver was not injured, and drugs and alcohol were not involved in the collision. Shanahan was taken to the local hospital and spent most of the day there before being released. The 49ers' general manager, John Lynch, is expected to address reporters and provide more information about Shanahan's condition and the team's plans for training camp. The team's first practice is scheduled for Sunday, and it is unclear how long Shanahan will be limited in his role. However, it is reported that he is believed to be healing well and will not be cleared to return to team activities until his symptoms from the concussion clear. Shanahan, who is entering his 10th season as the 49ers' head coach, has led the team to the playoffs in five of the past seven seasons, including two Super Bowl berths. He is tied with Bill Walsh for the longest tenure as a 49ers head coach and can move to second on the franchise's all-time wins list by winning 11 games this year. The 49ers are coming off a solid season, finishing 12-5 and reaching the divisional round of the playoffs. The team's fans have taken to social media to wish Shanahan a speedy recovery, with many expressing their well-wishes and support. The 49ers organization has also thanked the first responders involved in the accident for their efforts and care. The 49ers' first game of the season is scheduled for September 11, when they will face the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. With Shanahan's limited role in training camp, the team will be relying on Foerster and the coordinators to lead the team through the early stages of the preseason.