The Atlanta Falcons tendered Ben Garland at a second round level, worth nearly $3 million, and then signed guard Brandon Fusco. That created some confusion and a fairly packed depth chart at the guard position, but it also ensured the Falcons have one of their steadiest veteran linemen around for another year.
Per the league’s transaction wire and as reported by D. Orlando Ledbetter at the AJC, Garland signed yesterday, so now it’s official.
Our original report followed NFLTradeRumors.co, which indicated that the Falcons elected not to use a second round tender and instead sign Garland to an unspecified deal.