The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back tight end Ross Dwelley to the Bay Area on a one-year deal after a season with the Atlanta Falcons, the team announced Friday.
The 30-year-old went undrafted in 2018 before signing with the 49ers and remaining there for his first six seasons.
Dwelley was initially cut at the end of training camp before signing with San Francisco’s practice squad. The San Diego product was promoted to the active roster and made his NFL debut Oct. 15, 2018, in a road loss to the Green Bay Packers. Dwelley finished his rookie season with two catches for 14 yards in 11 games.
Throughout his seven-year career, Dwelley has played in 101 games with 17 starts and tallied 45 receptions for 523 yards and five touchdowns. He also appeared in seven postseason games.
Dwelley returns to San Francisco despite a career-low year in Atlanta. In 17 games with the Falcons, he recorded one reception for five yards and no touchdowns.
Dwelley’s signing comes shortly after star tight end George Kittle inked a four-year extension worth $76.4 million with $40 million guaranteed.
Besides Kittle, Dwelley joins Luke Farrell, Mason Pline, Jake Tonges and Brayden Willis on San Francisco’s tight end depth chart.
