Free agent tight finish Noah Fant signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday. Monetary phrases weren’t introduced.
Fant, who was launched by the Seattle Seahawks on July 20, doubtless will slot behind starter Mike Gesicki in Cincinnati.
“It is an awesome offense to be in,” Fant mentioned of the Bengals, in keeping with the group’s web site. “Nice coaches. Once I took my go to (final week), I actually appreciated the conversations I had. It will likely be a great match.”
Earlier than formally including Fant, the Bengals waived rookie tight finish Kole Taylor and reposted one among Fant’s previous social media feedback about Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
“Joe Brrrr. Joe Shiesty. Joe Mama. No matter you name him, he is the actual deal,” Fant posted to Twitter, now X, on Jan. 30, 2022 — the day Burrow guided the Bengals to a 27-24 time beyond regulation street win in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs within the AFC Championship Sport.
Fant, 27, recorded 48 catches for 500 yards and one landing in 14 video games (9 begins) final season. He spent three seasons with Seattle after being acquired from the Denver Broncos within the Russell Wilson deal.
Fant has 300 receptions for 3,305 yards and 15 touchdowns in 95 profession video games (83 begins) with the Broncos and Seahawks. He was chosen by the Broncos with the twentieth total decide of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Iowa.
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