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Just Hours After Lions Cut, Two-Time Super Bowl Veteran Dwelley Begs to Join Steelers – Willing to Take Vet Minimum to Chase Ring #7 in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – December 10, 2025

The NFL was shaken again Thursday afternoon when the Detroit Lions abruptly released Ross Dwelley, the versatile tight end widely known as the “silent cornerstone” behind the San Francisco 49ers’ runs to two Super Bowls (LIV and LVIII). But the even bigger shock came just three hours later, when Dwelley publicly expressed his desire to join the Pittsburgh Steelers, a franchise hungry to restore its Steel City identity and return to the Super Bowl chase after several uneven seasons.

Though never a headline-grabbing star, Dwelley became one of the league’s most trusted utility players — lining up as TE, FB, H-back and on special teams. Through injury-riddled stretches in San Francisco, he was the glue player who kept the machine from cracking. Disciplined, durable and unfailingly reliable, Dwelley built a reputation every locker room values.

49ers' super-sub Ross Dwelley putting rocket training to good use

But he startled the league by declaring he is willing to walk away from bigger contract offers for the chance to wear black and gold — a team he believes still carries championship DNA.

During an evening interview, Dwelley delivered a message that immediately grabbed national attention:

“I’ve walked through the hardest roads it takes to reach a Super Bowl — and I know Pittsburgh was built for moments like that,” Dwelley said. “If the Steelers want someone willing to sacrifice a contract, comfort, or the spotlight to fight for this jersey, I’ll step in from Day One without hesitation.”

Inside Pittsburgh, the response was immediate. GM Omar Khan and head coach Mike Tomlin are reportedly intrigued by the idea of adding a multi-role tight end with Super Bowl experience — someone who can stabilize an offense still searching for consistency behind its young quarterback. Dwelley’s skill set fits perfectly with the Steelers’ tactical identity: reliable blocking, short-yardage security, play-action versatility and the type of quiet leadership the team has lacked in its TE2 role.

As Pittsburgh continues reshaping its offense and expanding its playbook, Dwelley represents exactly the kind of steady, under-the-radar veteran who elevates a contender without demanding the spotlight.

If the Steelers decide to move forward, this could become a classic “low cost – high value” signing — minimal financial risk with immediate on-field impact.

Just three hours after being released by the Lions, Ross Dwelley sent a message loud and clear: his Super Bowl journey isn’t over — and Pittsburgh may be where the next chapter begins.

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