The Seattle Seahawks are entering a new era under offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, and with that comes changes to the offensive scheme. One player who might not fit into the new plans is Noah Fant, the talented but underutilized tight end who has yet to truly break out in Seattle.
Fant was originally acquired in the blockbuster Russell Wilson trade, and while he’s been a solid contributor, he hasn’t become the game-changing weapon the Seahawks envisioned. With a $8.91 million cap hit in 2025, Seattle could decide to trade him and allocate those resources elsewhere.
Why Trading Fant Makes Sense
Fant’s receiving production has been underwhelming—he finished 2024 with 48 receptions, 500 yards, and just one touchdown. While he’s still an athletic pass-catcher, his role in the offense hasn’t grown, and Kubiak’s new system may not prioritize tight ends in the way Seattle had hoped.
Additionally, Fant’s blocking ability has been inconsistent—he graded out at 54.8 in blocking, ranking 47th out of 69 tight ends. With the Seahawks shifting toward a more physical, run-heavy offense, they may prefer to invest in a better blocker at tight end rather than keeping Fant.
With Seattle looking to reload their roster, trading Fant could give them a mid-round draft pick or another key piece to improve their offensive or defensive line.
Who Would Trade for Fant?
Several teams in need of a receiving tight end could take a chance on Fant’s upside:
- Cincinnati Bengals – The Bengals love adding rental tight ends, and Fant would fit their system well.
- Carolina Panthers – Bryce Young needs weapons, and Fant could be a valuable security blanket.
- New Orleans Saints – If they want another athletic tight end to pair with Juwan Johnson, Fant makes sense.
Final Thoughts
Noah Fant isn’t a bad player, but he hasn’t lived up to expectations in Seattle. With the Seahawks shifting their offensive approach, trading Fant could be the best move for both sides.
Seattle has to prioritize players who fit their system, and if Fant isn’t part of that vision, moving him now could benefit the franchise in the long run.
