The San Francisco 49ers have decided to retain their dynamic offensive guard, Ben Bartch, on a fresh, one-year deal.
This strategic move was announced this week by reputable sports journalist Matt Barrows of TheAthletic.com.
Report: Ben Bartch agrees to a one-year deal to stay with 49ers. https://t.co/ZxXFEPsv5A
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 11, 2024
Bartch was slated to become a free agent this week. His continued presence on the roster underscores his importance to San Francisco 49ers’ game plan.
The offensive guard was able to showcase his skills in five crucial matches for the 49ers in 2023.
The 49ers brought him onboard from the Jaguars’ practice squad in November 2023, primarily to fill in the gap caused by injuries to starters Aaron Banks and Spencer Burford.
Bartch proved to be an asset, providing indispensable support and adaptability to the team’s offensive play due to his versatility as an offensive guard.
Before settling with the 49ers, Bartch had a solid run with the Jaguars, who had drafted him in the fourth round back in 2020.
His career is decorated with impressive feats, as evidenced by his participation in 46 successful games, out of which he was one of the main starters in 20.
In a related development, the San Francisco 49ers agreed to terms with right tackle Colton McKivitz on Friday.
This indicates the team’s proactive effort to bolster their offensive line-up to ramp up their performance for the upcoming season.
