SANTA CLARA – The one veteran free agent the 49ers signed in the offseason is giving the organization what it had envisioned.
Zane Beadles started the 49ers’ first 12 games at left guard after signing a three-year contract worth approximately $10 million. Last week, he shifted to left tackle to take over for Joe Staley, who is expected miss his second consecutive game with a hamstring injury. The 49ers (1-12) face the Atlanta Falcons (8-5) on Sunday at the Georgia Dome.
“I think Zane’s done a nice job all year long for us,” 49ers coach Chip Kelly said.