Shanahan’s Honest Take on Donald’s Absence | San Francisco 49ers News

Kyle Shanahan dropped the mic—straight up calling it “good” that Aaron Donald skipped the Rams’ opener in Australia. The Niners coach admitted he was bracing for a Donald showdown but is thrilled to dodge the defensive force, even joking he hopes Myles Garrett stays home too. While some fans suspected Shanahan was using the Rams hype as fuel for his own team, his honesty cuts through the noise. With Donald just arriving at camp and likely playing his final season, the real question isn’t whether he’ll be dominant—but whether the physical toll of a trans-Pacific trip will matter. And with over $20M on the line for 21 games? He’s got leverage—and maybe, just maybe, the wisdom to rest up before the big stage. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aaadfcf0b221e299