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Bengals Deploy Noah Fant in Camp to Bolster Tight End Depth

Cincinnati filled its tight end vacancy with Fant on a one-year prove-it deal, securing a multi-skilled blocker–receiver for Joe Burrow’s offense.

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Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (87) celebrates after a first down against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Overview

  • After being released by the Seahawks as a cap casualty, Fant agreed to a one-year contract with Cincinnati carrying a $2.75 million base salary and up to $4.25 million in incentives.
  • Seahawks general manager John Schneider said Seattle moved on to allocate resources elsewhere after deeming itself sufficiently covered at tight end.
  • Fant toured training camps with the Bengals, Saints and Dolphins before committing to Cincinnati, citing the chance to play alongside Joe Burrow as a key draw.
  • Head coach Zac Taylor and broadcaster Dan Hoard highlight Fant’s dual-threat skill set in run blocking and pass catching as an ideal complement to Mike Gesicki.
  • Fant is working with both first- and second-team units in training camp to compete for snaps and help fill the void created by rookie Erick All Jr.’s ACL injury.