Nick Vannett

Seattle Seahawks
Tight End #84

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Seahawks Bring Tight End Nick Vannett Back

The Seattle Seahawks signed tight end Nick Vannett to an undisclosed deal on Friday, according to John Boyle of the team's official website. The Seahawks drafted Vannett in the third round (94th overall) in 2016 from Ohio State. The 33-year-old spent the first three years of his NFL career in Seattle before they traded him to the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2019 season. Since the trade, he has spent time with the Steelers, Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Los Angeles Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Minnesota Vikings, and Los Angeles Rams. In his 10 years in the NFL, the journeyman tight end has accumulated 108 receptions on 150 targets for 1,012 yards and nine touchdowns in 121 games played (54 starts). His most successful season came in 2018 with Seattle, when he caught 29 passes for 269 yards and three touchdowns in 15 games. If Vannett earns a spot on the 53-man roster for the regular season in 2026, he will most likely serve as a blocking TE and on special teams, making him avoidable in all fantasy leagues.

Jul 24, 2026 12:54 PM EST

Nick Vannett Signing With Titans

Free-agent tight end Nick Vannett is signing with the Tennessee Titans, according to ESPN's Turron Davenport. The 31-year-old spent last season with the Los Angeles Chargers and caught one pass for three yards in eight games played. Vannett is a former third-round pick by the Seattle Seahawks in 2016 and has spent time with seven organizations in seven years. Overall, he's hauled in 91 of his 130 career targets for 877 yards and six touchdowns. He'll likely compete with 2023 fifth-round pick Josh Whyle for the TE2 role in 2024, but Chigoziem Okonkwo remains the lead tight end for quarterback Will Levis after this signing.

May 13, 2024 4:10 PM EST

Nick Vannett Signs With Chargers Active Roster

The Los Angeles Chargers signed tight end Nick Vannett to their active roster on Wednesday. Vannett had been on the team's practice squad since the end of August but is now in line to make his first appearance for the Chargers in Week 9. Vannett will provide some depth at the position with Gerald Everett (hip) dealing with a hip injury that held him out of Week 8. Vannett has been in the NFL since being a third-round pick in 2016 and has accumulated 90 catches for 874 yards and six touchdowns over his career.

Nov 1, 2023 9:03 PM EST

Heading to Houston

Vannett is in line to sign with the Texans on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Aug 2, 2023 12:34 PM EST

Catches two passes Week 18

Vannett made two catches on four targets for 18 yards in Sunday's loss to the Eagles.

Jan 8, 2023 8:37 PM EST

No injury designation Thursday

Vannett (shoulder) was not listed with a game status ahead of Saturday's tilt against the Vikings.

Dec 22, 2022 12:36 PM EST

Limited at practice Tuesday

Vannett (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Tuesday ahead of Saturday's game at Minnesota, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Dec 20, 2022 2:18 PM EST

Nets 15 receiving yards Sunday

Vannett brought in his only target for 15 yards in Sunday's Week 15 win against Washington.

Dec 19, 2022 12:15 AM EST

Makes first catch as Giant

Vannett caught one of two targets for nine yards in Sunday's Week 14 loss to the Eagles.

Dec 12, 2022 3:29 PM EST

No targets in Giants debut

Vannett did not get any targets against Washington in Sunday's 20-20 tie despite taking the field for 45 percent of the Giants' offensive snaps.

Dec 5, 2022 10:59 PM EST

Joining active roster

The Giants signed Vannett to their active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus Washington, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Dec 3, 2022 6:04 PM EST

Finds new home

Vannett signed with the Giants' practice squad Tuesday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Nov 22, 2022 11:33 AM EST

Released by New Orleans

The Saints released Vannett on Saturday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Nov 19, 2022 3:44 PM EST

Inactive Sunday

Vannett (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Buccaneers, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Sep 18, 2022 9:12 AM EST

Out for Sunday

Vannett (coach's decision) will not play Sunday against the Falcons, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Sep 11, 2022 8:51 AM EST

Restructures contract

Vannett restructured his contract with the Saints on Wednesday, dropping his base salary from $2.6 million to $1.035 million, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Aug 31, 2022 7:11 AM EST