The Seattle Seahawks released starting tight end Noah Fant, saving $9 million in cash and $8.91 million in cap space. Fant's future with the team had been uncertain due to his high contract and underwhelming performance over three seasons. The Seahawks had drafted tight end Elijah Arroyo in April, which further questioned Fant's role. He was set to earn $9 million in the final year of a two-year deal, ranking him 12th among tight ends. Fant had 130 receptions and 1,400 yards in his tenure with Seattle.
Noah Fant's release from the Seahawks saves the team $9 million in cash and $8.91 million in cap space, with $4.5 million in dead money incurred.
Fant, 27, was set to make a non-guaranteed $9 million in the final year of a two-year, $21 million deal, ranking 12th among tight ends.
In three seasons with Seattle, Fant recorded 130 receptions, 1,400 receiving yards, and tied for 38th in touchdowns with five.
The Seahawks selected tight end Elijah Arroyo with a second-round pick, raising questions about Fant's future with the team.
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