49ers criticized for 11-day delay confirming Shanahan’s crash

NBC Sports • 30 Jul 02:26

San Francisco 49ers waited 11 days before confirming that head coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car crash, prompting criticism over the team's communication practices.

Sports Illustrated • 30 Jul 00:24

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan attended practice in a limited capacity while recovering from a July car crash, and the team evaluated roster battles on both sides of the ball during camp in Santa Clara.

San Francisco Chronicle • 28 Jul 22:41

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he caused a July 14 collision in Palo Alto after briefly looking for his phone, correcting a state database that had mistakenly listed the other driver as at fault.

Yahoo Sports • 28 Jul 19:37

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he was responsible for a collision that injured him, contradicting a state database that had listed the other driver at fault.

Yahoo Sports • 28 Jul 15:47

California crash data shows Shanahan was not responsible for the collision that caused injuries, and he is anticipated to be fit to coach the 49ers in the opening week.

NBC Sports • 28 Jul 13:42

California records show Kyle Shanahan was operating a cell phone at the time of a head-on collision, violating state law, though no citation was issued. The other driver was found at fault.

San Francisco Chronicle • 28 Jul 06:10

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San Francisco Chronicle • 27 Jul 22:44

Former quarterback Chris Simms revealed that Shanahan narrowly avoided losing an eye in a recent collision and is still dealing with concussion symptoms as camp proceeds.

SFGATE • 27 Jul 20:54

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan's July 14 car crash sparked a disagreement between local reporters and national NFL insiders about how and when the story was reported.

NBC Sports • 27 Jul 17:41

Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms disclosed the extent of coach Kyle Shanahan's injuries from a July 14 car crash, noting broken ribs, facial stitches, a broken nose and hand, and an ongoing concussion.

Bleacher Report • 26 Jul 23:52

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan attended part of the team's first training-camp practice despite sustaining multiple injuries in a July car accident, and will remain on limited duties while recovering.

NBC Sports • 26 Jul 23:29

With head coach Kyle Shanahan sidelined by a severe concussion, assistant head coach Chris Foerster is overseeing the San Francisco 49ers' training camp, delegating responsibilities among the coaching staff.

ESPN • 26 Jul 21:13

Chris Foerster oversaw the San Francisco 49ers' first training-camp practice on Sunday while head coach Kyle Shanahan, sidelined by injuries from a July car accident, continues his recovery.

NBC Sports • 26 Jul 19:53

Head coach Kyle Shanahan attended about half an hour of the 49ers' training camp practice on Sunday, while continuing to recover from injuries sustained in a July car crash.

USA Today • 26 Jul 17:49

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan suffered broken ribs, a broken nose, bruises and a concussion in a July 14 two-vehicle collision and will participate in team activities on a limited basis while he recovers.

NBC Sports • 26 Jul 13:48

San Francisco 49ers waited 11 days before confirming that head coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a serious automobile accident on July 14, prompting questions about media handling of the story.

NBC Sports • 26 Jul 09:31

Rams head coach Sean McVay said 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is in good spirits after a July 14 car crash that left him with a severe concussion, broken bones and facial lacerations, and will coach limitedly during training camp.

USA Today • 25 Jul 22:22

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan sustained non-life-threatening injuries, including a concussion, in a two-vehicle crash and will participate in training camp on a limited basis.

AP News • 25 Jul 20:46

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan suffered a concussion, broken nose, ribs and a hand injury in a July 14 car accident and will have restricted duties as training camp begins.

SFGATE • 25 Jul 20:06

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan sustained a broken nose, hand, ribs, a concussion and multiple stitches in a July 14 car crash, leaving him limited for upcoming training camp but expected to return by the season opener.

NBC Sports • 25 Jul 20:01

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said head coach Kyle Shanahan, who suffered a concussion and other injuries in a July car crash, is expected to be cleared to return well before the team's first game in Australia.

San Francisco Chronicle • 25 Jul 19:18

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan sustained serious injuries after a vehicle collision in Palo Alto earlier this month, the team confirmed.

ESPN • 25 Jul 16:02

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan sustained a broken nose, broken ribs, a hand injury, facial stitches and a concussion in a July 14 collision and will participate in training camp on a limited basis.