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.
More San Francisco 49ers News
-
Shanahan on 49ers center Brendel: 'Jake's played at a pretty high level'
Jake Brendel remains a frequent topic of discussion among fans who believe the San Francisco 49ers could upgrade at center. While the team may explore options in the 2025 NFL Draft, a rookie replacing the veteran seems unlikely given head coach Kyle Shanahan's emphasis on... -
DE Sam Okuayinonu signs one-year exclusive rights contract with 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers announced that defensive end Sam Okuayinonu, an exclusive rights free agent, has signed the one-year tender offered to him last month. The San Francisco 49ers today announced that DL Sam Okuayinonu has signed his one-year exclusive rights tendered... -
Jed York: Brock Purdy is a top-10 QB, and 49ers deal 'shouldn't be that hard'
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York is steering clear of the contract negotiations between the team and quarterback Brock Purdy. The goal is to secure a long-term extension that would make Purdy one of the NFL's highest-paid players. The challenge lies in determining fair... -
John Lynch: 49ers deal with Brock Purdy before offseason program possible, but not guaranteed
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch spoke with reporters Monday at the NFL's annual league meeting in Florida, addressing contract negotiations with quarterback Brock Purdy—while keeping details to a minimum. One thing, however, was clear when asked if Purdy...