49ers coach Kyle Shanahan to coach preseason game after recovering from July car crash

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan announced he will be on the sideline for the team's opening preseason game against the Tennessee Titans after recovering from a July automobile crash that left him with multiple injuries, including broken ribs, a broken nose, a broken left hand, facial lacerations and a concussion. Shanahan said the incident, which he described as a head-on collision while using Tesla's Autopilot feature, has altered his view of the technology.

"When you're going at 20 miles an hour, and you're on autopilot, I honestly have zero worries. I have so much trust in that stuff. That was a good lesson that you can't ever have zero worries," Shanahan told reporters.

He added that the crash highlighted the need for drivers to keep their attention on the road, even when using advanced driver-assistance systems, and called the experience a "partnership" between driver and computer.

Shanahan also said the injuries have given him a personal perspective on concussions, a common concern in the NFL. He explained that his own symptoms—headaches and fatigue—have made him more aware of the challenges players face during the league's concussion protocol.

"I definitely can relate to how scary it is when you don't know if you'll feel right again. It's definitely made me more educated on it," he said.

The coach, who has owned Teslas for years, said he is not opposed to the brand but emphasized the importance of driver vigilance. He expects to resume full coaching duties as the preseason progresses.