Raheem Morris to help fill in for 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan
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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was recently involved in a car accident that left him with severe injuries, including a broken nose and three broken ribs. While Shanahan is in stable condition and expected to return to the team before Week 1, he will be limited during training camp.
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According to a report from ESPN, the 49ers will lean on a few assistants, including former Falcons head coach Raheem Morris, to help fill in for Shanahan over the next few weeks.
"Assistant head coach Chris Foerster will assume some of Shanahan's duties until he returns, though Lynch said it will be a group effort to fill in for Shanahan," ESPN's Adam Schefter and Nick Wagoner reported. "In addition to Foerster, coordinators Raheem Morris (defense), Klay Kubiak (offense) and Brant Boyer (special teams) will take on larger roles, according to Lynch."
The Falcons fired Raheem Morris after leading the team to back-to-back 8-9 seasons, which was somewhat surprising since the team ended the year on a four-game winning streak. Nonetheless, Morris was shown the door just hours after the 2025 season finale.
Despite interviewing for multiple head-coaching vacancies, Morris was passed over by the Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans. The Cardinals hired Mike LaFleur, while the Titans hired Robert Saleh. Morris later took the job as the 49ers defensive coordinator, replacing Saleh.
"Lynch said meetings might be a bit different without Shanahan leading them, but he said he believes the veteran coaching staff and older players such as linebacker Fred Warner and offensive tackle Trent Williams can handle any added leadership responsibilities while Shanahan recovers," ESPN added.
Morris has a wealth of experience that should come in handy in Shanahan's absence. If the 49ers defense impresses this season, perhaps Morris will get another chance as a head coach in 2027.
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