Ben Garland signed $2.9 million tender offer

Falcons offensive lineman Ben Garland signed his $2.9 million second-round restricted tender, according to the NFL’s transactions list for Saturday.

Under the list of signings, it was noted that “No offer sheet executed” under Garland’s name.

Garland made $690,000 last season.

Garland, who also has played some defensive tackle, has seen action in 32 games with the Falcons since being signed in 2015.

Last season, he started in three games at guard, making his first career start in a Week 14 win over the Saints.

Garland was the Falcons nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award last season.

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