Ross Dwelley
30-Year-Old
Free Agent
2025 Receiving Stats
REC
2
YDS
7
TD
0
AVG
3.5
TAR
5
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Dwelley returns to San Francisco for his seventh season with the club following a one-year hiatus with Atlanta in 2024. The veteran tight end didn't see his role expand with the Falcons after generating just one reception for five yards across 17 games. Dwelley and fellow free-agent signing Luke Farrell are the frontrunners to occupy the backup roles behind star TE George Kittle this year. Read Past Outlooks
Released by the Lions in December of 2025.
Waived by Detroit
The Lions waived Dwelley on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Dwelley played in 11 games this season, totaling two receptions for seven yards on five targets. The tight end will now be placed on waivers and, if he clears, will likely re-sign with the Lions' practice squad. The move likely was made to make space for new cornerback Arthur Maulet, however, the IR presence of Sam LaPorta (back), Brock Wright (neck) and Shane Zylstra (knee) means that if Dwelley can sign to the practice squad, he will likely be elevated for a future Lions game.
Dwelley played in 11 games this season, totaling two receptions for seven yards on five targets. The tight end will now be placed on waivers and, if he clears, will likely re-sign with the Lions' practice squad. The move likely was made to make space for new cornerback Arthur Maulet, however, the IR presence of Sam LaPorta (back), Brock Wright (neck) and Shane Zylstra (knee) means that if Dwelley can sign to the practice squad, he will likely be elevated for a future Lions game.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Ross Dwelley's 2025 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
0.8Air Yards Per Snap
0.08% Team Air Yards
0.3%% Team Targets
1.3%Avg Depth of Target
1.8 YdsCatch Rate
40.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
3.5% Targeted On Route
17.9%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2025 Ross Dwelley Split Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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A 2018 UDFA, Dwelley has never caught more than 20 passes in a season. However, he's a reliable blocker and remains useful on special teams.
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One catch in victory
Dwelley caught his only target for four yards in Thursday night's 44-30 win over Dallas.
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One catch in start
Dwelley caught one of three targets for three yards in Thursday's 31-24 loss to the Packers.
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Still without target in 2025
Dwelley went without a target while playing six of the Lions' 68 snaps on offense in Monday's 24-9 win over the Buccaneers.
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Inked to active roster
The Lions signed Dwelley off their practice squad Wednesday, Benjamin Raven of MLive.com reports.
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Back to practice squad
Dwelley reverted to the Lions' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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Likely starter Thursday
Dwelley's expected to work as Detroit's top tight end against the Packers on Thanksgiving Day, as Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports that Brock Wright has been ruled out due to a neck injury.
ANALYSIS
Sam LaPorta is on injured reserve due to a back injury, and with Wright joining him on the sidelines Thursday, Dwelley's next in line to occupy the top spot on the depth chart. Anthony Firkser was signed to the active roster from Detroit's practice squad Wednesday, while Zach Horton was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad to provide depth. Dwelley has just two catches in 38 regular-season appearances since the start of the 2023 season.
Sam LaPorta is on injured reserve due to a back injury, and with Wright joining him on the sidelines Thursday, Dwelley's next in line to occupy the top spot on the depth chart. Anthony Firkser was signed to the active roster from Detroit's practice squad Wednesday, while Zach Horton was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad to provide depth. Dwelley has just two catches in 38 regular-season appearances since the start of the 2023 season.