Kyle Shanahan speaks at training camp after accident; plus, meet Gracen Halton

Kyle Shanahan speaks at training camp after accident; plus, meet Gracen Halton

Author: Matt Maiocco, NBC Sports Bay Area August 9, 2026 Duration: 49:09
On "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss Kyle Shanahan's return to the podium after his accident and detail the latest on his recovery as San Francisco prepares for its preseason opener. They also evaluate the state of training camp, discuss Roger Craig's Hall of Fame induction and reflect on his health update. Plus, Jennifer sits down with rookie defensive tackle Gracen Halton in the third edition of Meet the Rookies.

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