Just 1 Hour After Being Cut By The Lions, The “Cornerstone” Who Took The 49ers To Two Super Bowls Reveals Desire To Join The Seahawks – Ready To Give Up Big-Money Deals Just To Guide Seattle To A Super Bowl Championship

Seattle, Washington – December 10, 2025

The NFL was rocked on Thursday when the Detroit Lions abruptly released Ross Dwelley, the veteran tight end widely respected for his versatility and dependability, and a quiet cornerstone in the San Francisco 49ers’ journeys to Super Bowl LIV and Super Bowl LVIII. And within just one hour of the move becoming public, Dwelley delivered a stunning message: he wants to join the Seattle Seahawks — and is willing to sacrifice major contract offers to help the franchise climb back to championship contention.

Dwelley’s résumé may not boast gaudy receiving numbers, but his value has always been defined by consistency and adaptability. Over his career, he contributed in every phase of the offense: as a blocker, a reliable short-yardage receiver, a red-zone option, and a key special teams asset. His most notable season came in 2020, when injuries to 49ers starters thrust him into a larger role and he delivered career highs in receptions and touchdowns, showcasing the poise and football IQ that endeared him to coaches across the league.

The veteran TE’s willingness to take on multiple responsibilities, combined with his reputation as one of the smartest and most durable rotational players in the conference, makes him a coveted fit for a system like Seattle’s — one that emphasizes versatility and deception in its offensive structure.

Shortly after clearing waivers, Dwelley spoke openly about his future and his desire to bring championship experience to a roster he believes still holds untapped potential.

“I’ve been through the toughest roads this league has to offer to reach a Super Bowl — I understand that journey better than any stat line ever could,” Dwelley said. “If Seattle needs someone willing to sacrifice a contract, a role or even the spotlight to help them return to where they belong, I’ll do it without hesitation.”

Inside Seahawks headquarters, the reaction has reportedly been immediate. Under head coach Mike Macdonald, Seattle has prioritized adding smart, position-flexible veterans who can elevate the system rather than simply fill holes. Dwelley checks every box: TE, FB, H-back, special teams, and trusted blocker — exactly the type of multi-usage player Seattle has lacked throughout the season.

His arrival would also provide much-needed depth and leadership to a young tight end room, while giving Seattle a proven Super Bowl presence capable of stabilizing key situational downs.

If the Seahawks pursue Dwelley — and momentum seems to be pointing that way — it could become one of the most impactful “low-risk, massive-upside” moves of the offseason.

One hour after being released, Ross Dwelley made one thing clear: his story is far from finished — and Seattle may be the place where the next, most dramatic chapter begins.