Throughout his eight-year run as a head coach, Kyle Shanahan has been known to favor his veterans. With George Kittle finally inking an extension, the San Francisco 49ers re-added his former backup, Ross Dwelley,

On Friday, the San Francisco 49ers signed veteran Ross Dwelley to a one-year deal, bringing the seven-year tight end back into the fold. Dwelley previously played with the 49ers from 2018-2023 before a short stint with the Atlanta Falcons in 2024.

There is a new highest-paid tight end in the NFL. That title now belongs to George Kittle, who agreed to a mammoth four-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers, according to the "Bussin' With The Boys" podcast,