49ers: Winners, losers from Week 11 home win vs. Cardinals

Winners, losers from 49ers Week 11 home win vs. Cardinals

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 17: Tight end Ross Dwelley #82 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with Emmanuel Sanders #17 after scoring a four yard touchdown reception against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of the NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CA – DECEMBER 16: Garrett Celek #88 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

Loser: Tight End Garrett Celek

Ross Dwelley has since assumed the No. 2 tight end spot behind George Kittle. There’s no doubting that anymore.

With No. 3 tight end Levine Toilolo one of the better blockers on the roster, there’s little reason to assume Kyle Shanahan has a long-term need for veteran tight end Garrett Celek, who was recently activated after spending much of 2019 dealing with the aftermath of a concussion and back surgery.

Celek saw a combined 25 snaps on offense and special teams in Week 10, and his number isn’t likely to be called for a more significant role anytime soon.

And once Kittle returns, it sure seems likely Celek will be the odd man out, as the 49ers will have little reason to keep four tight ends on the 53-man roster down the stretch.

Dwelley’s ascent essentially means Celek is no more than an excess piece on the roster.