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CoachingUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows

49ers assistant head coach Chris Foerster oversaw his first practice as Kyle Shanahan stood nearby.

Team: San Francisco 49ers
Role: Assistant head coach
Event: First practice

San Francisco 49ers

Earlier reports on this story

Coaching
Kyle Shanahan suffered significant injuries in a car accident in mid-July and will be limited as the 49ers open training camp. Chris Foerster will assume some of his head coaching duties.
Injury
broke his nose, three ribs, his hand, needed over 40 stitches in his face
Timeline
mid-July during summer break
Role Change
Chris Foerster expected to assume some head coaching duties, help lead the team
Notification
Shanahan informed assistant coaches of accident on Tuesday
San Francisco 49ers
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Jul 25, 2026, 12:03 PM EDT
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