San Francisco 49ers

Kyle Shanahan nearing full strength after car accident

Kyle Shanahan nearing full strength after car accident

Head coach Kyle Shanahan continues to recover from a car accident, showing positive signs: ditched sunglasses, plans to coach the preseason opener, still dealing with headaches/fatigue. Judy Battista reported new details on his recovery timeline. He is expected to coach Thursday's game. He held his first press conference since the accident on Day 9.

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Updated Aug 9, 2026