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49ers 2020 ‘Who is?’ series: Ross Dwelley in for a bigger role

an Francisco 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley (82) Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

It’s looking more and more like 49ers No. 2 tight end Ross Dwelley will command more attention in 2021, especially to safeguard George Kittle.

Perhaps 2021 will be the year San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan realizes the No. 2 tight end he’s needed to support the All-Pro, George Kittle, has been right there all along.

Third-year pro Ross Dwelley.

Over the past two-plus years, Shanahan has been trying to land and develop a quality second-tier tight end to help take pressure off Kittle.