{
  "id": 321029,
  "title": "Will Kyle Shanahan coach 49ers in preseason opener vs. Titans?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/will-kyle-shanahan-coach-49ers-in-preseason-opener-vs-titans",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T20:05:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kyle-shanahan-coach-49ers-preseason-200536822.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has been absent from leading the team since a car accident in early July that nearly cost him an eye. Chris Foerster has been managing the team in his stead. Recently, Shanahan appeared at practice without sunglasses and addressed the media about his plans for the season opener against the Tennessee Titans. He stated that he is continuing with his usual routine, watching a lot of tape and conducting walkthroughs at night, but he is cautious about avoiding daily presence in the team environment. This development brings good news for both Shanahan and the 49ers, as his recovery signifies his well-being and the team gains a top-notch head coach and play-caller who has ample time before the first week of the season.",
  "summary": "San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan hasn't been coaching the team after his accident, but he will lead them against in the preseason opener.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/321029.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "49ers' Kyle Shanahan Plans to Coach in Preseason Opener After Car Accident",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/49ers-kyle-shanahan-plans-to-coach-in-preseason-opener-after-car",
        "published": "2026-08-08T21:32:09.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}