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 former Giants cornerback with starting experience
By David Bonilla
Nov 11
According to Dan Duggan of The Athletic, the San Francisco 49ers are signing former New York Giants cornerback Nick McCloud to their practice squad. The Giants waived McCloud on November 5 after he declined to take a pay cut. The veteran cornerback started five games for New...
49ers bolster practice squad with linebacker signing
By David Bonilla
Nov 7
The San Francisco 49ers have signed linebacker Jalen Graham to the practice squad and released offensive lineman Dieter Eiselen to make room.
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Graham was part of Tuesday's 49ers roster moves, having been released from the...
The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly signing veteran punter Pat O'Donnell to the practice squad. According to Pro Football Reference, O'Donnell has played in 145 career games, averaging 45.1 yards per punt with a net average of 39.2 yards. His most recent NFL appearance was...
Kyle Shanahan on Deommodore Lenoir's new deal: "He's exactly what we want as a Niner"
By David Bonilla
Nov 13
The San Francisco 49ers made headlines Tuesday by signing cornerback Deommodore Lenoir to a five-year, $92 million contract extension. Head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters before Wednesday's practice, praising the young defender and expressing the team's excitement.
The...
