San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan suffered multiple injuries in a July 14 car crash and will miss early training camp duties. The team announced the details on July 25, just before camp opened.
Shanahan broke his nose, hand and three ribs in the crash near his Palo Alto home. He also sustained a serious concussion and required more than 40 stitches on his face. Police confirmed that drugs and alcohol were not factors.
Assistant head coach Chris Foerster is serving as the team's de facto head coach during Shanahan's absence, working with offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak and defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. Foerster ran the first practice on Sunday and said he was focused on helping the team.
General manager John Lynch said Shanahan is following medical protocols and that doctors will decide his return timeline. The 49ers expect him to be available for their Week 1 game against the Rams in Australia.