Garry Gilliam, former Seattle Seahawks starting right tackle and recipient of one of the greatest plays in franchise history, has been let go by the San Francisco 49ers after just two seasons with the team.
“We would like to thank Garry for his contributions to the team the last two seasons,” 49ers GM John Lynch said in a statement. “He filled in admirably when called upon and was a consummate teammate. We wish him and his family all the best.”
Gilliam was due $5 million if cut before June 1st, and they would’ve owed him his entire salary if cut after that date, so this was a salary cap move.