Kyle Shanahan is participating in training camp on a strictly limited basis following his July 14 car crash — but there's no firm timeline for a full return.
Here's what we know (from the Kyle Shanahan and 49ers team pages):
- Injuries sustained: Fractured nose, three broken ribs, broken hand, severe concussion, and 40+ facial stitches.
- Current limitations: Shanahan is on a minutes restriction — he can observe practice for about 45 minutes before medical staff remove him from the field. He cannot coach on-field and is being managed through concussion protocol similar to a player's level of precaution.
- Who's stepping in: Assistant head coach Chris Foerster is handling all on-field head-coaching duties during the recovery.
- The big concern: The severe concussion is the most alarming injury — concussion recovery can take 1–3+ months, and the 49ers are prioritizing his health over any timeline.
The wiki notes his frustration with the pace of recovery is visible, but the team is being cautious. If his concussion symptoms linger, his limitations could stretch deep into August. Clear return-to-full-duties date is not yet set.