49ers cut ties with former starting offensive lineman

HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 10: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass as Zane Beadles #68 blocks Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Houston Texans in the third quarter at NRG Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)Offensive lineman Zane Beadles, who never worked out as planned after signing with the 49ers two years ago, was released on Monday, the team announced.

In cutting Beadles before the final season of the 3-year, $9.75 million deal he signed after leaving the Jaguars, the 49ers have cleared $3.5 million in cap space.

After struggling as the 49ers’ starting left guard in 2016 (Pro Football Focus rated him the team’s worst lineman),…