49ers Expect Kyle Shanahan Back Before Week 1 After July 14 Crash Broke 3 Ribs
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Updated · NBC Sports · Jul 25
49ers Expect Kyle Shanahan Back Before Week 1 After July 14 Crash Broke 3 Ribs
3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Jul 25
Summary
John Lynch said Kyle Shanahan is expected back well before the 49ers' season opener against the Rams in Australia, though the coach will open camp in a limited role.
Shanahan is being treated under a player-style concussion protocol after the July 14 crash left him with a severe concussion, a broken nose, three broken ribs, a broken hand and 40 facial stitches.
Chris Foerster is handling head coaching duties until Shanahan returns, while Shanahan has already visited the team facility and could attend some practices early in camp.
The collision with an SUV near Shanahan's California home left the other driver apparently OK, and Lynch said doctors will determine the pace of Shanahan's recovery.