Who Should I Start? Nick Vannett or Jake Tonges

Monday, May 13, 4:10 PM

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.

Saturday, September 13, 4:14 AM

San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges was the hero of the team's Week 1 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Tonges stepped in for an injured George Kittle (hamstring) and caught the go-ahead touchdown with just over a minute and a half left in the game. With Kittle now on injured reserve, Tonges is now the favorite to act as San Francisco's first-string tight end. Unfortunately, quarterback Brock Purdy (toe, shoulder) has been ruled out for the 49ers' next game, meaning Mac Jones will be under center when they face the Saints on Sunday. Tonges had the play of the game but saw only two other targets in Kittle's stead last week. Fantasy managers looking for streaming tight end options can probably find a more reliable option on the wire for Week 2.