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Bengals Sign Veteran Tight End Noah Fant to One-Year Deal

Cincinnati bolsters its tight end room by signing Fant, the 2019 first-round pick known for his rare mix of blocking prowess matched with pass-catching ability

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Dec 15, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (87) drops a pass under coverage from Green Bay Packers defensive end Arron Mosby (53) during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Noah Fant agreed to a one-year contract with the Bengals on July 31 after his release by the Seahawks on July 20 in a move that saved Seattle $8.91 million in cap space
  • Fant will compete for snaps and red-zone targets alongside Mike Gesicki and Drew Sample in Cincinnati’s crowded tight end group
  • Coach Zac Taylor hailed Fant as a plus player for blocking assignments plus pass-catching roles
  • Selected 20th overall by the Denver Broncos in 2019 and acquired by Seattle in the Russell Wilson trade, Fant has totaled 300 receptions, 3,305 yards and 15 touchdowns over six NFL seasons
  • Seattle freed roster space for rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo by cutting Fant, while the Bengals capitalized on the low-risk addition to deepen Joe Burrow’s offensive arsenal