Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms revealed that his close friend, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, almost lost an eye during a horrible car crash he was involved in earlier this month.Simms, who is a current NFL analyst, made an appearance on "PFT Live" where he explained pictures he received from Shanahan’s wife, Mandy, after the July 14 accident occurred."When you first see it, and it’s fresh, and some of the cuts are still wide open, I mean, it’s jarring," Simms explained."It’s jarring.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMNBC Sports Chris Simms before an AFC divisional playoff game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs on January 21, 2023 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO.
(Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)"He was this close to maybe losing his right eye."The injuries were quite significant for Shanahan, who is limited to starting training camp with the 49ers, the team announced.Shanahan suffered a broken nose, three broken ribs and a broken hand.He also needed over 40 stitches in his face and had a severe concussion after colliding with another SUV by his home in Northern California, per ESPN.ROGER GOODELL DISMISSES 49ERS COACH'S CONCERNS ABOUT PLAYING IN AUSTRALIA, SAYS IT'S PART OF LONG-TERM PLAN"San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car accident last week when he suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Coach Shanahan will participate in team activities on a limited basis at the start of training camp while he recovers," the team said in its statement."Coach Shanahan and the 49ers organization would like to sincerely thank all first responders involved for their efforts and care."Simms pointed to his forehead when he said, "The scar is so big right here."San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Dec.12, 2024.
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