NOAH FANT NEWS

Gains 18 yards Sunday Fant had three receptions on four targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 30-18 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Fant grabbed three catches in consecutive games since returning from a layoff due to a groin injury. The veteran tight end has averaged 22.0 yards in those two contests with no touchdowns scored, resulting in mediocre fantasy production. Rookie tight end AJ Barner remained in the mix with a 13-yard reception Sunday, further cutting into Fant's fantasy value. The 27-year-old is only a deep-league option heading into next Sunday's tilt against Green Bay.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • SEAHAWKS.COM

Three catches in return Fant caught three of four targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 26-21 win over the Jets.

Impact Fant returned to the lineup after a three-game absence due to a groin injury. He was still the clear No. 1 tight end with a 68 percent snap share, but AJ Barner is gaining some ground with a 40 percent share. Fant is still seeking his first touchdown of the season, and he has yet to post more than 65 yards in a game.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Fant injury update and status vs. the Jets in Week 13 | Dec. 1, 2024 The Seattle Seahawks and Noah Fant, who hasn’t played since Week 8, will match up with the New York Jets in Week 13 on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET....

NOVEMBER 30 • USATODAY.COM

Logs full practice Wednesday Fant (groin) practiced fully Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Going back to last week, Fant has put together back-to-back uncapped sessions, indicating he's past the groin injury that has sidelined him the last three games. Prior to his absence, he regularly paced Seahawks tight ends en route to a 27-285-0 line on 32 targets during the first eight contests of the campaign. Fant likely will retain such a role Sunday at the Jets.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Officially inactive Sunday Fant (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Reports earlier Sunday indicated Fant's availability would likely come down to pregame warmups, and the veteran tight end evidently wasn't deemed healthy enough to suit up. With Fant missing his third straight game, rookie AJ Barner will once again helm Seattle's tight-end corps, while Fant will aim for a return to action in a Week 13 road matchup against the Jets.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Looks like close call for Sunday Fant (groin) remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, and a source tells Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that it will be a close call as to whether the t...

Impact Fant closed out Week 12 prep with a full practice, and while that's often a positive indicator that a player will suit up on game day, the tight end has missed the Seahawks' previous two games, which were sandwiched around a Week 10 bye. It's unclear if just one full practice will be enough for Fant to get the green light to play Sunday, and the Seahawks could be preparing for another absence after they elevated another tight end (Tyler Mabry) from the practice squad Saturday. Ultimately, a final word on Fant's status will come 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, when Seattle posts its inactive list. AJ Barner would likely serve as the Seahawks' primary option at tight end Sunday if Fant is unable to go.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Fant injury update and status vs. the Cardinals in Week 12 | Nov. 24, 2024 The Seattle Seahawks and Noah Fant, who hasn’t played since Week 8, will match up with the Arizona Cardinals in Week 12 on Sunday at 4:25 PM...

NOVEMBER 23 • USATODAY.COM

Questionable but 'trending well' Coach Mike Macdonald said Friday that Fant (groin), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, is "trending well," and a decision on his upcoming availab...

Impact Fant has been sidelined for three weeks and two games due to a groin injury, but after he went from no activity Wednesday to some Thursday and full participation Friday, Macdonald's comments indicate the tight end has a decent chance to return to action this weekend. The Seahawks have a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday, so a good portion of the Week 12 slate will be underway once the team posts its list of inactives about 90 minutes prior. AJ Barner would take on most of the TE reps for Seattle if Fant is inhibited or sidelined.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Week 12 Fant (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Arizona, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fant missed the past two games, sandwiched around a Week 10 bye, and just returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant. The Seahawks are giving him at least some chance to play ahead of a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday, with rookie AJ Barner on hand to fill in again if needed. Barner drew 11 targets the past two games while playing 91 and 85 percent of snaps, but the big uptick in opportunities yielded just six catches for 42 yards.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Fant (groin) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact This marks Fant's first notable on-field work since Oct. 30 as he recovers from a groin injury that has sidelined him for Seattle's last two games. He may have to log a full practice Friday in order to emerge from Week 12 prep without a designation. In any case, if Fant is inhibited or sidelined Sunday against the Cardinals AJ Barner would be the biggest beneficiary among Seahawks tight ends.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Fant (groin) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fant hasn't practiced since Oct. 30 due to a groin injury, resulting in a pair of absences (Weeks 9 and 11) sandwiched around a Week 10 bye. Reserve TE Brady Russell (foot) also was held out of practice Wednesday, which leaves AJ Barner and Pharaoh Brown (elbow) as the healthy options at the position on the Seahawks' active roster at the moment. Fant will have two more sessions this week to put himself on a path to return to action, but until he steps back on the practice field, his odds to suit up will be slim.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play this week Fant (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fant missed Seattle's final game before a Week 10 bye and will now miss at least one more contest after failing to practice this week. With fourth-string tight end Brady Russell (foot) also ruled out, the Seahawks will rely on AJ Barner and Pharaoh Brown, likely giving the former most of the snaps and routes. Barner played 91 percent of snaps in a 26-20 loss to the Rams in Week 9, catching four of seven targets for 27 yards in his first career game with more than three targets or 48 percent snap share.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Fant (groin) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Fant is expected to miss time on either side of the Seahawks' Week 10 bye due to a groin injury, and the team can confirm has lack of availability for Sunday's game at San Francisco as soon as it posts its final Week 11 practice report Friday. Assuming that comes to pass, AJ Barner will be the primary beneficiary at tight end for Seattle.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Fant (groin) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact When Fant was ruled out for Week 9 action, coach Mike Macdonald relayed that it was "going to be some time" regarding the tight end's recovery from a groin injury, according to Colin Gunther of the Seahawks' official site. Fant's lack of activity coming out of the team's Week 10 bye is worrisome for his availability for Sunday's game at San Francisco. Another absence from Fant would allow AJ Barner to continue to feature as Seattle's primary tight end.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Status after bye in question Fant (groin) won't play Sunday against the Rams, and per coach Mike Macdonald, the tight end's status after a Week 10 bye isn't certain, Colin Gunther of the Seahawks' official sit...

Impact In particular, Macdonald said Friday, "It's going to be some time. We don't anticipate him being on IR, but we are unsure of his availability after the bye right now." After injuring his groin at Wednesday's practice, Fant was a non-participant both Thursday and Friday before the Seahawks ruled him out for Week 9 action. In Fant's stead, the trio of AJ Barner, Pharaoh Brown and Brady Russell will man TE for the Seahawks.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 9 Fant (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Fant will miss a game for the first time this season right ahead of Seattle's Week 10 bye. His absence leaves more playing time for fellow tight ends AJ Barner, Pharaoh Brown and Brady Russell, with Barner being most likely of the bunch to have significant involvement in the passing game.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Fant (groin) didn't practice Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Considering Fant was listed as limited on Wednesday's practice report, he may have suffered the groin injury in the session that preceded its posting. In any case, his status will be one to monitor Friday to see if he enters the weekend with a designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the Rams. AJ Barner, Pharaoh Brown and Brady Russell would stand to benefit this weekend if Fant is inhibited or sidelined.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with groin issue Fant practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday due to a groin injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Through eight games this season, Fant has surpassed a 50 percent snap share on seven occasions, resulting in a cumulative 27-285-0 line on 32 targets. With WRs DK Metcalf (knee) sitting out Wednesday and Tyler Lockett (oblique) limited with a new health concern, three of the Seahawks' top pass catchers are banged-up at the moment. Thursday's and Friday's sessions thus will be key to how the team's receiving corps will break down Sunday versus the Rams.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Gains 22 yards in defeat Fant had three receptions (four targets) for 22 yards in Sunday's 31-10 loss to Buffalo.

Impact Fant finished in a tie for third in terms of targets in a game where Seattle could do little on offense. The veteran tight end was coming off of a pair of 60-plus yard performances, so there is some deep-league value to be had. Fant shouldn't be considered much more than that heading into a Week 9 matchup against the Rams next Sunday.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gains 22 yards in defeat Fant had three receptions (on four targets) for 22 yards in Sunday's 31-10 loss to Buffalo.

Impact Fant finished in a tie for third in terms of targets in a game during which Seattle could do little on offense. The veteran tight end was coming off a pair of 60-plus yard performances, so there is some deep-league value to be had. Fant shouldn't be considered much more than that heading into a Week 9 matchup against the Rams next Sunday.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Elevated usage in win Fant brought in all four targets for 65 yards in the Seahawks' 34-14 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact Fant finished tied for first in receptions and was second in receiving yards on the afternoon for the Seahawks. The veteran tight end was able to set a new season high in yardage in the process and now has three outings of 60-plus yards for the first time since the 2021 season. Fant could be involved at an elevated level again in a Week 8 home matchup against the Bills if DK Metcalf is forced to miss any time with the knee injury that prompted his exit from Sunday's game.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated usage in win Fant brought in all four targets for 65 yards in the Seahawks' 34-14 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact Fant finished tied for first in receptions and was second in receiving yards on the afternoon for the Seahawks. The veteran tight end was able to set a new season high in yardage in the process and now has three outings of 60+ yards for the first time since the 2021 season. Fant could be involved at an elevated level again in a Week 8 home matchup against the Bills if DK Metcalf is forced to miss any time with the knee injury that prompted his exit from Sunday's game.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Geno Smith Avoids Pressure And Finds Noah Fant For 28-Yard Pickup Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith avoids pressure from the Falcons defense and finds tight end Noah Fant for a 28-yard gain.

OCTOBER 20 • SEAHAWKS.COM