49ers coach Kyle Shanahan sustains concussion in July car crash, limited at start of training camp

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was injured in a two-vehicle collision on July 14 in Palo Alto, resulting in a concussion, broken nose, broken ribs and a hand injury, the team said as training camp opened on Saturday. Police reported no evidence of impairment and no citations were issued.

General manager John Lynch explained that Shanahan will follow the same concussion protocol used for players, with doctors deciding when he can resume full duties. He added that Shanahan may be on the practice field when drills start on Sunday but will not lead practice or attend team meetings until cleared.

"He’s doing good. He’s got some bumps and bruises. He did suffer a concussion in the accident, has some lingering effects from that concussion," Lynch said.

Assistant head coach and offensive line coach Chris Foerster will run the first practice, supported by coordinators Klay Kubiak, Raheem Morris and Brant Boyer. The 49ers expect Shanahan to return well before the season opener on Sept. 11 in Australia.

Rams head coach Sean McVay, a former colleague of Shanahan, said he had spoken with him after the crash and expressed support for his recovery.

"I’ve talked to him, my thoughts and prayers are with his family, and I know he’s got an incredible perspective on it all," McVay said.

Shanahan enters his tenth season with the 49ers, having led the team to two Super Bowl appearances and multiple NFC championship games, and holds the third-most wins in franchise history.