Seahawks bring back free agent on new $21M contract

Noah Fant, Seattle Seahawks, Agree to Contract

In 2023, Noah Fant had his worst statistical season in the NFL. He split snaps at tight end, leading to a career-lows across the board. He finished with 32 receptions for 414 yards and zero touchdowns.

Fant began his career with the Denver Broncos, who selected him 20th overall in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He started his career on a strong note, recording 40 receptions for 562 yards and three touchdowns despite starting in only 11 of 16 possible games. His reception and receiving yard totals were the highest in franchise history by a rookie tight end. He ended the season by being selected to the 2019 All-Rookie team.

Fant was expected to take the next step in 2020. He struggled to stay on the field in 2020, starting in 14 of 15 games and missing time in others. Fant finished with 62 receptions for 673 yards and three touchdowns.

In 2021, Fant’s last season with the Denver Broncos, he would maintain the same level of consistency while not taking the anticipated step forward. Fant played in 16 of 16 possible games, ending the season with 68 receptions, 670 yards and four touchdowns.

Fant was sent to Seattle as part of the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks Russell Wilson trade, where he would begin to backslide statistically. In 2022, Fant finished with 50 receptions for 486 yards and four touchdowns while splitting time at tight end.

Fant spent 2023 in Seattle for the final year of his rookie contract. He recorded 32 receptions for 414 yards and zero touchdowns- all career lows. He split time at tight end and was fourth on the team in targets.

Over the course of his career, Noah Fant has 252 receptions, 2,805 yards, and 14 touchdowns across 81 games.