Shanahan Out, Purdy Leads | Oakland News

Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is sidelined recovering from a concussion sustained in a July 14 car crash, watching practices from the sidelines — a stark change for a team used to his direct, walkie-talkie-guided leadership. Quarterback Brock Purdy admits it’s been unusual without Shanahan’s real-time input, but assistant coaches like Klay Kubiak are stepping up to keep the offense running. Purdy’s taking on more leadership, while teammates like Deommodore Lenoir say Shanahan’s presence still fuels their motivation. The team is managing his return like a concussion protocol, with…