Chris Foerster Steps In as 49ers’ Interim Head Coach During Kyle Shanahan’s Recovery
In San Francisco, during the 49ers' training camp, Chris Foerster is temporarily taking on head coaching duties as Kyle Shanahan recovers. Klay Kubiak and Raheem Morris are leading the offense and defense, respectively.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, July 31, 2026 —
San Francisco, CA – During the ongoing training camp for the San Francisco 49ers, offensive line coach Chris Foerster has temporarily assumed head coaching responsibilities. This change in leadership occurs while head coach Kyle Shanahan is recovering.
Foerster, a veteran coach with extensive experience, is stepping into the interim head coach role to ensure the team continues its preparations smoothly. The team has not provided a specific timeline for Shanahan’s return.
Assisting Foerster in key leadership positions are Klay Kubiak and Raheem Morris. Kubiak, son of former NFL head coach Gary Kubiak, is directing the offense. Morris, who has held prominent defensive coaching roles in the league, is overseeing the defense.
This temporary leadership structure is in place to maintain the team’s operational continuity and training camp progress during Shanahan’s absence. Further updates on Kyle Shanahan’s recovery and return to his full coaching duties are expected from the team.
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