The Falcons continue to add bodies to their roster ahead of OTAs and training camp; this time, signing former 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley.
Falcons signed former 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley, who started 17 games during his six seasons in San Francisco.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 13, 2024
Dwelley has spent all six years of his career with San Francisco under Kyle Shanahan, starting 17 games in total. He’s primarily been used as a blocker, with his best receiving season coming back in 2020 when he caught 19 balls for 245 yards and a touchdown. Last season, Dwelley hauled in just one pass for 12 yards.
The 29-year-old will be competing for one of the final spots on the roster, but he should have a decent chance of winning a job. The Falcons won’t be using a ton of two and three tight end sets under new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson as they did previously under Arthur Smith. However, there is no clear-cut TE3 behind Kyle Pitts and Charlie Woerner. That competition could last throughout the preseason between Ross Dwelley and 2022 sixth-round pick John Fitzpatrick.
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