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49ers Bring Pro Bowl Superstar Back to the Bay in a Trade Amid George Kittle’s Injury

San Francisco, September 17, 2025

With George Kittle sidelined and the offense missing its heartbeat, the San Francisco 49ers are reportedly eyeing a reunion with a familiar face: tight end Ross Dwelley. For a team built on continuity and culture, the idea of bringing back a player who knows Kyle Shanahan’s system and the locker room carries real weight as September grinds on.

Dwelley, who spent five seasons in San Francisco before joining the New York Jets, was never a headline star — but he became a fan favorite for his reliability and versatility. Whether filling in when Kittle was injured, blocking in key run schemes, or catching red-zone passes, Dwelley always seemed to deliver in the quiet but crucial moments.

From a football perspective, the fit is seamless. Dwelley knows Shanahan’s playbook by heart, understands Purdy’s timing, and can step into two-tight end sets without slowing down the offense. His presence would ease pressure on Charlie Woerner and Brayden Willis, giving the 49ers a veteran steady hand while Kittle rehabs his hamstring.

During his 49ers stint, Dwelley logged 44 catches, 518 yards, and 5 touchdowns — modest numbers, but his highlights include a two-score game against the Cardinals in 2019 that made “Dwelley Time” a phrase among Niner Faithful. Beyond stats, his reputation as a grinder who embraced every role endeared him to teammates and fans alike.

The logistics matter. San Francisco would need to work out compensation with New York and balance cap space, though Dwelley’s deal is far less complex than pursuing a big-name All-Pro. For GM John Lynch, this is less about splash than about stability.

Emotionally, it would be more than a signing — it would be a homecoming. Dwelley knows the Bay, the fans know him, and his return would spark energy inside Levi’s Stadium. For a locker room built on “next man up,” having a familiar face step in during Kittle’s absence could steady the offense and keep the season on script.

The 49ers aren’t chasing headlines. They’re chasing balance, execution, and January football. And if Ross Dwelley walks back through the doors in Santa Clara, it won’t just be about replacing Kittle — it’ll be about reinforcing the culture that has made San Francisco a perennial contender.

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