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Seahawks Waive a Cornerback to Make Room for an Old Friend at Tight End It’s been quite some time since the Seattle Seahawks have had Nick Vannett on their roster, but he’s found his way back to the team that dra...

JULY 24 • SI.COM

Rejoining Seattle The Seahawks signed Vannett to a contract Friday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact Vannett's last stint on an NFL field was for the Seahawks' division rival, the Rams. The tight end played 10 regular-season games last year, four for the Vikings and six for the Rams. Vannett was used as a special teams blocker primarily, but was also featured in the offensive trenches occasionally. The Seahawks' 2016 third-round pick will return home to likely reprise his 2025 role for the team that drafted him.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch for NFCCG Vannett (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Seahawks, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vannett has played in each of the Rams' last seven games (including their two playoff contests). However, the veteran will be a healthy inactive for Sunday's playoff game while the Rams go with four active tight ends in Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Terrance Ferguson and Davis Allen.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play TNF Vannett (oblique) does not carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against the Seahawks, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Impact An oblique injury limited Vannett's participation in Monday's and Tuesday's walkthrough practices, but the veteran tight end has been cleared to play in Week 16 after logging a full practice Wednesday. He's mostly served on special teams this season and will operate as the Rams' TE4 behind Colby Parkinson, Terrance Ferguson and Davis Allen for Thursday night's game.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Tuesday Vannett (oblique) was a limited practice participant Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact The 32-year-old played 11 special-teams snaps and likely picked up an oblique injury during the Rams' Week 15 win over the Lions. Vannett's practice participation Wednesday and Thursday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play in Thursday night's divisional matchup against the Seahawks.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings quietly lose a veteran tight end to the NFC West The Los Angeles Rams have signed former Minnesota Vikings tight end Nick Vannett to their active roster.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Signed by Rams Vannett was signed to the Rams' active roster Wednesday.

Impact Vannett has spent the entirety of the season with the Vikings organization, operating primarily as a practice squad option while appearing in four contests with the team. The tight end will now get a shot with Los Angeles, providing the team with an additional depth option behind Colby Parkinson while Tyler Higbee (ankle) is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rams sign TE Nick Vannett to active roster off Vikings' practice squad; claim CB Derion Kendrick off waivers from Seahawks The Rams have signed tight end Nick Vannett to their active roster off the Vikings' practice squad, and also added cornerback Derion Kendric...

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • THERAMS.COM

Lands back on practice squad Vannett reverted to Minnesota's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Vannett was elevated ahead of Sunday's win over Detroit and started alongside T.J. Hockenson, logging 27 of Minnesota's 62 offensive snaps. He didn't get any targets but did work ahead of Ben Yurosek (17 offensive snaps) as the Vikings' No. 2 tight end behind Hockenson. Josh Oliver (foot) didn't suit up Sunday but may be able to return in Week 10 against Baltimore, which would potentially prevent Vannett from getting elevated again.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 9 Vannett was elevated from the Vikings' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Vannett has bounced on and off the Vikings' active roster but has spent the last few weeks on their practice squad. With Josh Oliver (foot) out, Vannett will serve as depth among the tight end corps.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins Vikings' practice squad Minnesota re-signed Vannett to the practice squad Thursday.

Impact Vannett was cut by the Vikings on Monday as the team did some roster shuffling, but the veteran tight end now returns to the team as a member of the practice squad. He spent time on Minnesota's active roster earlier this year and suited up for four games, primarily playing on special teams. He could be elevated for a similar role in the future.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Minnesota Vannett was released by the Vikings on Monday.

Impact Vannett initially joined the Vikings as a member of the practice squad, but he was active in three of the last four games. He contributed primarily on special teams and could find a new opportunity relatively quickly given his plentiful experience.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets spot on Minnesota's roster The Vikings signed Vannett off their practice squad Thursday.

Impact Vannett and Tim Jones were signed Thursday to fill the two roster spots opened up from Blake Cashman (hamstring) and Ty Chandler (knee) being placed on IR. In 111 games of regular-season NFL experience, Vannett has contributed 108 catches for 1,012 yards and nine touchdowns, so he's unlikely to factor into the passing game significantly.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins practice squad in Minnesota Vannett was signed to the Vikings' practice squad Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official website reports.

Impact Vannett has decided to stick around Minnesota after the team released him Tuesday. The tight end has played in 111 regular-season contests over his nine-year NFL career, and he will provide the Vikings with a rather experienced depth option on their practice unit ahead of the 2025 campaign.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Vikings The Vikings released Vannett on Tuesday.

Impact Veteran tight ends Vannett and Giovanni Ricci were let go by the Vikings on cutdown day. Vannett finished the preseason with three receptions for 22 yards. The 32-year-old played all 17 games with the Titans last season and posted 17 receptions for 135 yards and three touchdowns. His experience makes him a strong practice-squad candidate if he can't latch on elsewhere.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Vannett's 8-Yard Grab Gets Vikings A First Down Minnesota Vikings tight end Nick Vannett makes an eight-yard reception vs. the New England Patriots.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Signs with Minnesota Vannett signed with the Vikings on Monday.

Impact The 10-year veteran landed with a team that is suddenly needy at his position, with Gavin Bartholomew still down with an ankle injury and T.J. Hockenson missing practice Saturday with an undisclosed issue, per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com. Vannett played on 374 offensive snaps in 17 games with the Titans last year, catching 17 passes for 135 yards and three scores.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three touchdowns in 2024 Vannett recorded 17 receptions on 20 targets for 135 yards and three touchdowns across 17 games in 2024.

Impact Vannett has been a depth option for most of his career and that didn't change in 2024. However, he posted his most receptions, yards and touchdowns since 2018 while playing 374 offensive snaps. Vannett will be a free agent this offseason and is likely to land another short-term deal.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Vannett Takes Flea-Flicker Screen Pass for 17-Yard Gain | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans tight end Nick Vannett takes flea-flicker screen pass for 17-yard gain.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Makes lone catch count Vannett recorded one reception on one target for eight yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Jaguars.

Impact Vannett played a minimal role on offense, as he was on the field for just 12 offensive snaps. Howver, he made the most of his role and lone target in the game by hauling in a wide-open target from eight yards away to find the end zone. Vannett now has 15 receptions on the season, three of which have gone for touchdowns.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Will play vs. Bolts Vannett (neck) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Vannett was listed on Thursday's injury report with a neck issue, but it doesn't appear to be a serious issue as he was able to practice in full Friday and should be good to go for Week 10. Vannett has logged 10 catches (on 11 targets) for 78 yards and two touchdowns through eight regular-season games as the Titans' No. 2 tight end behind Chigoziem Okonkwo.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up on injury report Vannett (neck) was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Vannett played 34 snaps on offense during the Titans' Week 9 overtime win over the Patriots and finished with two catches for 33 yards and one touchdown. While he was able to practice in full Wednesday, he was limited in Thursday's session due to a neck issue, which puts his status in question for Sunday's game against the Chargers. If Vannett is unable to play, Josh Whyle would figure to step into the No. 2 tight end behind starter Chigoziem Okonkwo.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches second touchdown Vannett recorded two catches on two targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-17 overtime win against the Patriots.

Impact Vannett has maintained around a 40 percent offensive snap rate in recent weeks, though his role is primarily as a blocker. That changed briefly early in Sunday's win, as he leaked off the line of scrimmage on a play-action pass and found the end zone from 10 yards away. It was his second touchdown of the season, though Vannett has also been held without a catch in four of eight contests.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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