Although not as jaw-dropping as the change coming to the 49ers’ defensive lineup, the organization made a move on Thursday that guarantees a new starter on offense, too.
Right guard Mike Person started each of the 33 games, including the postseason, in which he appeared the past two seasons for the 49ers. He battled through physical issues to provide the club with a solid player on the interior of the team’s offensive line.
The 49ers released Person on the second day of free agency after agreeing to terms with journeyman offensive lineman Tom Compton on a one-year, $3 million contract, league sources told NBC Sports Bay Area.