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.

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,

George Kittle is set up to finish his career with the San Francisco 49ers after inking a four-year extension with the organization that takes him through his age-36 season. However, days before he came to terms on that extension, one club tried to pry the star tight end out of the Bay Area.