Chaos At Training Camp: Kyle Shanahan Bans Two 49ers Players From Practice Following Four Fights in 10 Minutes Against The Titans

This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Kyle Shanahan is making it clear that it will be no-nonsense when it comes to joint practices.

The highly anticipated joint training camp practice between the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints dissolved into chaos on Tuesday.

Shanahan dislikes fights in practice. He believes it leads to unnecessary injuries, un-football-like actions like broken hands from throwing punches, and is a distraction from real physical toughness. Shanahan believes a team can play with extreme intensity and physicality without throwing punches.

Scuffles escalate past a competitive whistle and disrupt the actual football work that needs to get done during camp. He made this clear this week when two of his players got out of hand.

San Francisco 49ers Joint Practice Erupts Into Tension As Kyle Shanahan Takes Immediate Action

According to reports from the field, intense tempers flared between the Titans and 49ers. It resulted in a series of heated altercations.

Specifically, reporters noted that scuffles broke out in the opening minutes of the scheduled scrimmage. Consequently, head coach Kyle Shanahan decided to take definitive disciplinary measures to regain control over the football team.

Following the session, Kyle Shanahan officially informed the media that he had banned two of his players from the field.

However, the head coach declined to reveal the specific identities of the individuals who received the swift punishment. Furthermore, the quick escalation of tension caught both coaching staffs off guard during the morning workout.

Disciplinary Actions Enforced By Shanahan Following Training Camp Scuffle

Observers noted that the environment became increasingly volatile as players engaged in unnecessary extra-curricular activity after the whistle. According to David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard, there were four fights within the first 10 minutes. 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris ripped linebacker Tatum Bethune over his actions. 49ers defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa and Titans offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. were also fighting.

Additionally, veteran leaders reportedly addressed the group to prevent further disruptive actions during the session. Therefore, Kyle Shanahan felt compelled to establish boundaries before injuries occurred on the field.

The last thing Kyle Shanahan needs is an injury. The team is already dealing with Nick Bosa suffering a major setback.

The San Francisco 49ers finished the 2025 NFL regular season with a 12–5 record, placing second in the NFC West division. They went 1–1 in the playoffs. Kyle Shanahan holds an overall career record of 91–72 (.558).

This includes an 82–67 regular-season record and a 9–5 postseason record over his tenure since 2017.