Overview

• Fant’s July 20 release saves the Seahawks $8.91 million in 2025 salary cap space while incurring about $4.5 million in dead money under his two-year, $21 million deal
• Over three seasons in Seattle after being acquired in the Russell Wilson trade, Fant recorded 130 catches for 1,400 yards and five touchdowns
• Second-year AJ Barner and rookie Elijah Arroyo are set to take on larger roles following Fant’s departure
• Veteran Eric Saubert and undrafted rookies Marshall Lang and Nick Kallerup will compete for depth behind the emerging tight ends
• Fant’s sudden free-agent availability has drawn reported interest from multiple teams, including the Patriots and Broncos