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49ers keep starter from free agency, keeps offensive line intact

SANTA CLARA — Right guard Mike Person agreed Sunday on a three-year deal with the 49ers, who now return every starter from last season’s above-average offensive line.

A league source confirmed Person’s deal, which ESPN initially reported worth up to $9 million and with $3 million guaranteed.

Coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch spoke last week at the NFL scouting combine about wanting to keep Person from becoming a free agent March 13, while also noting they’re hoping Joshua Garnett will compete with Person for a starting spot.

“I was really happy with what Mike did for us this year,” Shanahan said Wednesday, “and we will see how this goes up to March 13th.