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.
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By David Bonilla
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The #49ers agreed to terms with veteran special teams ace Luke Gifford on a one-year contract, sources tell The Insiders....
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By David Bonilla
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Free agent safety Richie Grant is headed to the...
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By David Bonilla
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The San Francisco 49ers are re-signing defensive tackle Kevin Givens to a one-year deal, with Matt Barrows of The Athletic being the first to report the news.
49ers are bringing back DT Kevin Givens on a one-year deal. Givens had 3 1/2 sacks last season.— Matt Barrows...
49ers signing LB Curtis Robinson to a one-year deal
By David Bonilla
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