Seattle Seahawks’ offseason of upheaval took another twist on Sunday with tight end Noah Fant released by the team.
Fant, a 2019 first round draft pick for the Denver Broncos, played 48 games for the Seahawks after moving to Seattle as part of the 2022 trade that sent Russell Wilson to Denver.
The 27-year-old Fant recorded 130 receptions for 1,400 yards and five touchdowns in his three years in Seattle but now is looking for a new team.
The move frees up nearly $9million in salary cap space for the Seahawks and the organization says the move will likely see more opportunities for AJ Barner. The Seahawks also took another tight end, Elijah Arroyo, in the second round of this year’s Draft.
The Seahawks welcome players back for the first day of camp from July 23, where a new era will begin for the team with Sam Darnold as their quarterback.
His predecessor, Geno Smith, was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders earlier this year as Tom Brady led a rebuild of the AFC West organization. Smith reunited with his former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll in Vegas.
Seattle Seahawks have cut Noah Fant, saving them around $9million in salary cap space
Darnold enjoyed an impressive year with the Minnesota Vikings last season, although his campaign was blighted by his form stuttering as the team made the playoffs.
He signed a three-year, $100.5million deal with the team, who starts the 2025 campaign at home to San Francisco 49ers on September 7.
As well as Darnold arriving, Cooper Kupp has joined to bolster the wide receiver options after being told he was no longer needed by the Los Angeles Rams.
As for Fant, he will likely be an intriguing option for another team as the start of the season nears.
