Garland, 31, filled in for Weston Richburg after the starting center landed on injured reserve with a torn patellar tendon on December 11, 2019. He started during the 49ers' final six games, including the playoffs and Super Bowl LIV.
The Denver Broncos signed Garland as an undrafted free agent out of Air Force in 2010. Garland has 63 game appearances and 10 starts through his six NFL seasons. He also spent four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons before signing with the 49ers on April 23, 2019.
Update: Garland posted the following via Instagram after it was announced he is returning to the 49ers.
49ers signing Patriots OT Vederian Lowe to a two-year deal
By David Bonilla
3 hrs
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the San Francisco 49ers are signing former New England Patriots offensive tackle Vederian Lowe to a two-year deal worth up to $12 million, with $5.75 million guaranteed.
Patriots OT Vederian Lowe to the 49ers on a two-year deal worth max...
49ers make their splash landing Mike Evans on a three-year deal
By Bob Heyrman
4 mins
The 49ers came into this offseason with a clear problem and addressed it right away in free agency. They needed a real outside 'X' receiver, a proven, boundary winner who can survive on an island and draw a safety over the top, which makes life easier on others, particularly...
49ers re-sign kicker Eddy Piñeiro to multi-year deal
By David Bonilla
Mar 7
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the San Francisco 49ers have re-signed kicker Eddy Piñeiro, who was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent, to a four-year, $17 million deal with $10 million guaranteed.
"Pineiro is now off the market and will not become a...
49ers signing six-time Pro Bowl WR Mike Evans to bolster offense
By David Bonilla
5 hrs
NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports that the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to terms to sign longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans.
From Bay to Bay: Future Hall of Fame WR Mike Evans has agreed to terms with the #49ers, his agents @DerykGilmore of...