The 49ers released Person, a nine-year veteran, in March, resulting in a $2.5 million salary-cap savings. The offensive lineman signed a three-year deal with San Francisco on March 3, 2019.
"I just feel like now is the right time," Person told 406mtsports.com. "Obviously I wish it would have ended differently, especially this past season. You take a beating, and anybody who's played knows that. At some point you just have to tell yourself now is the right time."
Person battled through a neck injury late last season.
"My kids are getting older and most likely I'd spend the entire season away from them if I were to sign with someone," added Person. "I've missed too much already."
The 49ers made Person a seventh-round selection out of Montana State in 2011. The offensive lineman spent time with the Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Atlanta Falcons, Kansas City Chiefs, and two stints with the Indianapolis Colts before re-joining San Francisco on May 9, 2018.
Person has 73 game appearances and 48 starts through his nine NFL seasons. He appeared in three playoff games.
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