Cincinnati Bengals tight end Noah Fant had four catches (five targets) for 26 yards in the Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns. He also had a touchdown in that one. Unfortunately, the 27-year-old hasn't done anything meaningful since then, catching eight passes for 54 yards. In Fant's defense, the entire offense hasn't looked the best, and it didn't matter whether it was Joe Burrow (toe) or Jake Browning under center. With the recently acquired Joe Flacco getting the start versus the Packers, it's unknown how his presence will impact the offense. However, until the offense can turn things around, Fant shouldn't be anywhere near a fantasy lineup. That will still apply if Ja'Marr Chase (illness) ends up getting ruled out in Week 6.
Oct 11, 2025 2:13 PM EST
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that tight end Noah Fant (concussion) will play in Week 5 on Sunday against the visiting Detroit Lions, according to Jay Morrison of BengalsTalk.com. Fant suffered a concussion in the Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and did not get clearance to play in the Monday night loss to his former team, the Denver Broncos, in Week 4. He was able to return to practice this week, though, and he'll be available this weekend as the Bengals look to put an end to their two-game losing streak. Fant had a decent start to the year with 12 catches for 80 yards and a touchdown on 14 targets in his first three games, but he lacks any kind of real fantasy upside now that quarterback Joe Burrow (toe) is lost for most, if not all, of the 2025 season. Cincy should have a positive game script on Sunday versus Detroit, but Fant is a TE2 option to avoid.
Oct 3, 2025 1:27 PM EST
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Noah Fant (concussion) practiced in full on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday as he attempts to return from a concussion for his team's Week 5 matchup against the Detroit Lions. Fant has recorded 12 catches for 80 yards and a touchdown on 14 targets across three games so far in 2025. The Bengals' offense has struggled in the two full games it has played without Joe Burrow (toe), scoring a combined 13 points over the last two weeks against the Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos. That could limit Fant's fantasy appeal even if he is healthy enough to play in Week 5.
Oct 3, 2025 10:25 AM EST
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Noah Fant (concussion) has been ruled out for his team's Week 4 matchup against the Denver Broncos on Monday night. Fant has recorded 12 catches for 80 yards and a touchdown on 14 targets through his first three games of 2025. In his absence, Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki could see a larger role in the passing game. Gesicki has logged five catches for 38 yards on 10 targets so far this season. The 29-year-old will still likely split snaps with fellow Bengals tight ends Drew Sample and Tanner Hudson, and Gesicki will remain behind star wideouts Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in the target pecking order in Cincinnati. All Bengals tight ends should be avoided by fantasy managers in Week 4.
Sep 27, 2025 12:30 PM EST
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Noah Fant (concussion) was unable to practice on Friday. This marks back-to-back days that Fant has been unable to take the practice field. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried yet. The Bengals do get an extra day this week with their Week 4 matchup against the Denver Broncos coming on Monday night. That being said, Fant will get one more chance to practice on Saturday. If he misses Week 4, Mike Gesicki figures to handle the bulk of the snaps. However, Drew Sample and Tanner Hudson could be mixed in as well, but they wouldn't be fantasy options.
Sep 26, 2025 9:26 PM EST
ESPN's Ben Baby reports that Cincinnati Bengals tight end Noah Fant (concussion) did not practice on Thursday and is currently in the league's concussion protocol. Fant will get an extra day to get healthy this week with the Bengals squaring off against the Denver Broncos as part of a Monday Night Football doubleheader. He'll have two more opportunities to get in at least a limited session, though it wouldn't be surprising if he were to miss Monday's contest. Despite placing third in total snaps amongst Cincinnati's tight ends, the 27-year-old leads his position in targets (14), catches (12), and yards (80). If Fant is forced to miss more time, Cam Grandy would again work in behind teammates Drew Sample and Mike Gesicki.
Sep 25, 2025 10:47 PM EST
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Noah Fant (concussion) was diagnosed with a concussion during the fourth quarter of Sunday's Week 3 contest against the Minnesota Vikings. He was one of Jake Browning's favorite targets when he was still healthy, catching all five of the quarterback's passes thrown his way for 26 yards through the air. With the Bengals playing on Monday Night Football in Week 4, Fant will have one extra day to get healthy and clear concussion protocol. He ranks as a low-end TE2 even when healthy.
Sep 21, 2025 4:35 PM EST
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Noah Fant had a team-high four catches in Sunday's win over the Browns. While he only accumulated 26 yards, he was the only Bengal besides Chase Brown to score a touchdown. Most assumed Mike Gesicki would see more work than Fant throughout the 2025 campaign. While that could still happen moving forward, that wasn't the case in Week 1, with Fant logging 26 snaps and Gesicki finishing with 16. The veteran still has a way to go before earning the trust of fantasy managers, especially since Gesicki likely isn't going away, considering his on-field relationship with quarterback Joe Burrow. Still, Fant can be utilized for streaming purposes in multi-tight end setups for the Week 2 meeting with the Jags. Fantasy managers should just be aware of the risk.
Sep 13, 2025 3:21 PM EST
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Noah Fant agreed to a one-year deal with the team in July. He began his career with the Denver Broncos before spending the last three seasons with the Seahawks. In 2024, the 27-year-old appeared in 14 games for Seattle. However, he wasn't very productive, finishing the year with 48 receptions for 500 yards and one touchdown. Fant should see some attention from quarterback Joe Burrow throughout the 2025 campaign. Still, Mike Gesicki is projected to lead the way in targets at the position. Of course, with Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Chase Brown in the equation, there likely won't be much work for anyone else. As a result, fantasy managers should keep Fant out of the lineup in Week 1 against the Browns. That's not expected to change in the weeks ahead.
Sep 6, 2025 2:47 PM EST
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Noah Fant will play in Monday's second preseason game against the Washington Commanders, head coach Zac Taylor told the media. It'll be Fant's preseason debut and first in-game action with the Bengals, who picked him up in free agency on July 31. The 27-year-old is a proven veteran who has amassed 288 catches and 15 touchdowns over six seasons between Denver and Seattle, but he figures to serve as Cincinnati's No. 2 tight end. Starter Mike Gesicki (hamstring) has been dealing with a hamstring injury and won't play Monday, though that injury is unlikely to keep him out of regular-season action. If it does, Fant's a good fallback option to have.
Aug 16, 2025 11:27 AM EST
Free agent tight end Noah Fant will sign with the Cincinnati Bengals, according to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. Fant was a first-round pick out of Iowa in 2019 by the Broncos, who included him in the trade for Russell Wilson. Fant spent last season with the Seahawks, catching 48 of his 64 targets for 500 yards and a touchdown. He was a cap casualty earlier this offseason, though, and became a free agent. He visited the Dolphins and Saints along with the Bengals, but he will now join a stacked Cincinnati offense that will likely feature both him and Mike Gesicki at tight end, along with wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins as top pass-catchers for quarterback Joe Burrow. Fant's target share is a little uncertain, which keeps him from being a starter in standard leagues, but he's a solid depth option with some breakout potential, depending on how he gels with his new squad.
Jul 31, 2025 9:25 AM EST
The Miami Dolphins are hosting free-agent tight end Noah Fant on a visit on Monday, sources told FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Fant is making the rounds after being released by the Seattle Seahawks at the start of training camp, as he's already visited with the Cincinnati Bengals and New Orleans Saints. He continues to draw significant interest on the open market and should join a new team soon. The Dolphins recently traded Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers and signed Darren Waller after he came out of retirement, but they would certainly like to have more depth behind Waller for the 2025 season. Wherever Fant winds up, he's not going to be immediately plugged in as the no-doubt, top pass-catching option at the position, so he will go undrafted in the vast majority of fantasy leagues. The 27-year-old former first-rounder didn't crack 500 yards in any of his three seasons in Seattle.
Jul 28, 2025 12:31 PM EST
According to Jordan Schultz, free-agent tight end Noah Fant is scheduled to visit with the New Orleans Saints. Fant recently did a visit with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday. The meeting reportedly went well and the two sides are planning to stay in touch. Fant is likely to see all his options before making his final decision. He was released by the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. It doesn't sound like it's going to take him long to find a new home. Last season, Fant finished with 48 receptions, 500 receiving yards, and one touchdown in 14 games with Seattle. His fantasy value will be dependent on where he signs.
Jul 25, 2025 9:27 AM EST
The Cincinnati Bengals will host former Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant on a visit on Thursday, sources tell FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Fant is making the rounds after being cut by the Seahawks, and the 27-year-old former first-rounder could give Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow another weapon in 2025. Fant wasn't as good the last three years in Seattle -- he had just one touchdown in the last two years -- as he was in his first three years with the Denver Broncos. He never had more than 50 receptions or 500 yards for the Seahawks, but he could give Cincy more depth behind Mike Gesicki with Eric All Jr. (knee) on the PUP list at training camp after tearing his right ACL in Week 9 of last year. Fant would be joining a much more explosive offense if he were to sign with the Bengals, but he wouldn't be guaranteed much of a role alongside Gesicki.
Jul 23, 2025 8:06 PM EST
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers worked out free-agent tight end Noah Fant on Tuesday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC. Fant was released by the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday but is already attracting interest around the league and should latch on with another team sooner than later. The 27-year-old former 20th overall pick by the Denver Broncos in 2019 out of Iowa had his best seasons in Denver in his first three years in the league. In his three seasons in Seattle, Fant had a combined 130 catches on 170 targets for 1,400 yards and five touchdowns in 48 games (42 starts). He had 500 receiving yards last year and combined for just one score in 2023 and 2024 combined. Tampa already has Cade Otton as their primary pass-catching tight end, so Fant would likely be vying for TE2 duties if he were to sign with the Bucs this summer.
Jul 22, 2025 6:51 PM EST
Free agent tight end Noah Fant is a "name to monitor" for the Carolina Panthers, according to Joseph Person of The Athletic. Person notes that Fant has a history with Panthers head coach Dave Canales and TE coach Pat McPherson from their collective time together with the Seattle Seahawks. The 27-year-old Fant was released on Sunday by Seattle after three seasons with the team. In 14 games last season, he logged 48 catches for 500 yards and one touchdown. Carolina currently has veteran Tommy Tremble, 2024 third-round pick Ja'Tavion Sanders, and 2025 fifth-rounder Mitchell Evans on their tight end depth chart. However, Tremble underwent back surgery in May and could miss time in training camp. Even if Fant signs with the Panthers, he figures to split playing time and targets with Carolina's other tight end options.
Jul 21, 2025 9:10 PM EST
The Seattle Seahawks released veteran tight end Noah Fant on Sunday, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. His time in Seattle comes to an end after three seasons with the organization. The team will save $9 million in cash and $8.91 million in cap space by letting him walk. Fant, a former first-round pick by the Denver Broncos, was traded to the Seahawks as part of the blockbuster deal that sent Russell Wilson to Denver. After a strong career at Iowa and an impressive combine performance, Fant has not lived up to the billing through his first six seasons in the league. Overall, the 27-year-old has tallied 300 receptions for 3,305 yards and 15 touchdowns in 95 career games. All that said, tight ends can break out later in their careers, and a favorable landing spot with a quality quarterback could put Fant back on the fantasy football radar. With him out of the way in Seattle, A.J. Barner and rookie Elijah Arroyo are in contention for the TE1 job. Whoever plays the majority of snaps at TE will likely be behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp in the target pecking order. As the No. 3 option in Sam Darnold's passing game, the upside could be limited.
Jul 20, 2025 5:33 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant scored his first touchdown since 2022 in a Week 18 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Fant's touchdown was a flipping effort at the goal line that put the Seahawks ahead in this game. The touchdown would turn out to be the game-winner. Fant finished the day with five receptions for 63 yards in addition to the touchdown. He recorded exactly 500 receiving yards this season on 48 catches. Fant was due for a touchdown. It is only fitting that it came on a day in which quarterback Geno Smith threw four touchdown passes. The Seahawks clearly value Fant as a contributor in their offense and that should continue moving forward. If Smith can bounce back in the touchdown department next season, Fant will be an interesting fantasy asset given how high-powered Seattle's offense is.
Jan 5, 2025 8:19 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant has built some momentum in recent weeks. He has earned at least five targets in three straight games. He has also reached at least 43 yards in two straight games. Fant will look to carry that momentum into a Week 18 road tilt with the Los Angeles Rams. Fant's issue recently has been his inability to find the end zone. The Seahawks have had trouble throwing touchdowns all season with quarterback Geno Smith having only tossed 17. While Fant has never scored more than four touchdowns in a season, he has been especially dry over the last couple of years. Fant has not scored a touchdown since the 2022 season. In Week 18, Fant will play a Rams defense that is No. 27 against opposing tight ends in fantasy. It feels like a game in which he could get loose. With many teams resting players and a few quarterback injuries around the league affecting the output of their skill players, Fant could be a desperation option for fantasy managers in need of a tight end this week.
Jan 3, 2025 7:43 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant led the team in receiving on Thursday night against the Chicago Bears. Fant was a considerable safety valve for quarterback Geno Smith all game long. The Seahawks only scored six points en route to an ugly win over the Bears. Fant was the lone bright spot. He delivered near double-digit fantasy points for any fantasy managers that threw a dart at Fant. Even so, throughout this season, Fant has been far more important to the success of the Seahawks as opposed to fantasy managers. It was nice to see him break loose a couple of times in Week 17. However, his final stat line of four receptions for 43 yards was nothing to write home about. Look for Fant's role to remain significant in Week 18. Still, Fant's touchdown upside is severely capped and Week 17 marked just his fifth-highest yardage total on the season.
Dec 27, 2024 7:42 AM EST
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