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49ers' Ben Garland: Not expected to return this season
Ben Garland (calf) isn't expected to return this season, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Garland has been on IR since Oct. 20. Daniel Brunskill (shoulder) is expected to start at center for the rest of the year. Garland will be a free agent in March.
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49ers' Ben Garland: Officially lands on IR
The San Francisco 49ers placed Ben Garland (calf) on injured reserve Tuesday.Garland was the 49ers' interim center while Weston Richburg recovered from kneecap surgery, and now both will be sidelined. Richburg is eligible to return Week 7 against the Patriots, but it's unclear if that will happen. On the other hand, Garland can't return until Week 10 at the earliest. Hroniss Grasu is expected to start at center until one of the two gets healthy.
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49ers' Ben Garland: Likely headed to IR
Ben Garland is expected to "be out for a while" after injuring his calf during Sunday's game against the Rams, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.Garland departed Sunday's matchup late in the contest, and he'll likely be sidelined for at least the next few contests as a result. San Francisco will be forced to turn to Hroniss Grasu at center until Garland returns to health, per Lombardi.
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49ers' Ben Garland: Hurts calf in win
Ben Garland (calf) exited late in Sunday's win over the Rams, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Garland was unable to finish out the contest. Whether the center's able to practice in the coming week will help determine his likelihood of suiting up against the Patriots in Week 7.
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49ers' Ben Garland: All clear Wednesday
Ben Garland (ankle) wasn't on the injury report for Wednesday's practice.Garland was inactive for Week 1 against the Cardinals with the ankle issue but appears on track for a return. Now healthy, Garland is expected to take over as the team's starting center for Week 2 against the Jets.
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49ers' Ben Garland: Inactive for Week 1
Ben Garland (ankle) is inactive in Week 1 against the Cardinals, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.Garland turned in three limited practices throughout the week, but it won't be enough for him to see game action. Hroniss Grasu is set to step up at center in Garland's absence.
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49ers' Ben Garland: Status in question
Ben Garland (ankle) is questionable for the team's Week 1 contest against the Cardinals, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.Garland suffered the injury during Tuesday's practice and has turned in three limited practices since. That leaves his availability for Sunday in question. If Garland is unable to suit up, both Daniel Brunskill and Tom Compton will take on bigger roles along the offensive line.
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49ers' Ben Garland: Suffers injury Tuesday
Ben Garland sat out of the second half of Tuesday's practice due to an ankle injury, Kelana Martin of the San Francisco 49ers' official site reports.Garland has been filling in as the first-team center with Weston Richburg (kneecap) on the active/PUP list, so his injury leaves the team in a tough position. There are still no reports on the severity of Garland's injury. Daniel Brunskill can bump to center from his usual guard position for the time being.
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49ers' Ben Garland: Re-ups with San Fran
Ben Garland agreed Wednesday with the San Francisco 49ers on a one-year, $2.25 million contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.Garland served as a backup center for the 49ers last season, and he'll likely fill a similar role again in 2020. The veteran also boasts the versatility to slot in at guard as needed.
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49ers' Ben Garland: Continuing career in San Francisco
Ben Garland signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday.Garland appeared in 46 games for Atlanta over the past three seasons, starting nine contests. He could compete for a starting role in San Francisco or at worst serve as quality depth along the offensive line.