The 49ers on Saturday signed veteran offensive lineman Spencer Long, according to his agency JL Sports.
Long joins the 49ers at the end of a week that saw two of the team’s linemen -- Shon Coleman and Jake Brendel -- opt out due to concerns over the coronavirus.
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Long, 29, is a six-year NFL veteran. He played four seasons with Washington from 2014 to ’17, starting 31 of the 40 games in which he appeared. He started games at left guard and center.
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Long played the past two seasons with the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills. He started all 13 games in which he appeared at center for the Jets in 2018. He was a backup last season with the Bills, seeing action in 14 games.
Long is expected to compete for a job on the 49ers’ roster as a reserve interior offensive lineman.
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Wide receiver Travis Benjamin also opted out of the season.
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