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Just 12 Hours After Being Cut, the Super Bowl “Unsung Hero” Shocks the NFL by Gushing Over Jordan Love — Experts Declare: “He Wants to Go to Green Bay!”

Green Bay, Wisconsin – Only half a day after the Detroit Lions released Ross Dwelley, the veteran tight end instantly became the talk of the NFL again. Despite a modest career spent mostly in a backup role, Dwelley is widely known as the ultimate “glue guy,” the silent hero on the 49ers’ deep playoff runs. And in his very first public appearance after being cut, he stunned everyone by going out of his way to praise Jordan Love, the quarterback currently steering the Packers back into NFC contention.

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It happened during a late-night radio interview when Dwelley was asked which quarterbacks he’d most want to play with if given the chance. Instead of naming the usual MVPs like Mahomes or Lamar Jackson, he put Jordan Love first: “He plays calm in a way only the truly great QBs can. When you watch Love play, you can feel he’s in complete control of everything on the field. That’s the kind of quarterback every tight end wants to go to battle with,” Dwelley said.

Social media exploded immediately. Analysts from ESPN, NFL Network, and The Athletic all dropped the same take: Dwelley is “quietly sending a message” to the Packers, a team that just lost tight-end depth to injury. Plenty of Green Bay fans now see his praise as a blatant signal that he wants a career revival at Lambeau Field, especially while Love is playing the best football of his life.

On the flip side, some Lions and 49ers fans were upset. A few criticized Dwelley for praising a division rival’s QB right after getting cut. But for those who know Dwelley’s character, it was simply the sincerity of a blue-collar player who genuinely respects quarterbacks that elevate everyone around them. And while his future remains wide open, Dwelley added: “I just want to go somewhere I can create value, and sometimes you feel that place the moment you see how a quarterback leads his team.”

Now the question is whether the Packers will actually show interest in the veteran tight end who became a free agent just 12 hours ago. Whatever the answer, one glowing compliment for Jordan Love was enough to put Ross Dwelley, the former silent hero, back in the NFL spotlight in a way no one saw coming.

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With the Risk That Travis Kelce Could End His Career After the Season, Chiefs Are Reportedly Ready to Pull Off a Blockbuster for a Young Tight End — the Player Legends Call “Tony Gonzalez 2.0” With an Irresistible Contract Offer
As the season enters its decisive phase, Travis Kelce’s future is starting to become a big question mark in Kansas City. Signs of decline, physical pressure, and age are forcing the Chiefs to think beyond the present. In that context, rumors about the team preparing to “make a move” for a young tight end Kyle Pitts — who is being compared to Tony Gonzalez — have quickly spread, like a historic transition. According to sideline sources, the name being mentioned is a young star at the tight end position — someone NFL insider Art Stapleton described as the type of player who could develop into “Tony Gonzalez 2.0” if placed in the right system. With his size, ability to separate, and play in open space, this player is seen as the ideal piece to inherit the iconic role Kelce will leave behind. What makes the story noteworthy is the possibility of the Chiefs approaching with a “sweetheart deal” — attractive in terms of role, system, and championship opportunities, more than just the numbers on paper. With Patrick Mahomes at the center, Kansas City believes they can unlock the full potential of Kyle Pitts in a way very few teams can. When asked about these rumors, head coach Andy Reid didn’t hide his excitement: “I always love tight ends who can do multiple things,” Reid shared. “Players with size, skill, and the right football mindset can change an entire offensive system. If there’s a chance to work with a talent like that in the future, I think any coach would be excited.” Those words were enough to fuel even more speculation. Though there’s no official confirmation yet, the message from Kansas City is quite clear: the Chiefs are preparing for the post-Kelce era. If “Tony Gonzalez 2.0” truly arrives at Arrowhead, it won’t just be a transfer deal — it will be a declaration that the Chiefs won’t let the tight end position become a weakness. With Andy Reid and Mahomes, that future sounds anything but distant.