NICK VANNETT NEWS

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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Rudolph with a 9-Yard Touchdown Pass to Nick Vannett vs. New England Patriots | Game Highlights Mason Rudolph with a 9-yard touchdown pass to Nick Vannett vs. New England Patriots, 11/03/2024

NOVEMBER 3 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Perfect on four targets Vannett recorded four receptions on four targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Bills.

Impact Vannett saw both his second-highest snap total and rate of the season and got involved as a pass catcher early in the game. His longest gain of the day went for 11 yards, and he managed to record a double-digit yardage total in a game for the second time on the campaign.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Determined to Turn This Thing Around | Nick Vannett Media Availability Titans TE Nick Vannett addresses the media on Monday at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park.

OCTOBER 21 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

No targets Vannett was not targeted in Monday's 31-12 win over the Dolphins.

Impact Vannett played a season-high 50 percent of offensive snaps in Week 4 against the Dolphins. However, he was used as a blocking tight end and now has zero targets in half of his four games.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone Vannett recorded two catches on two targets for nine yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-14 loss to the Packers.

Impact Vannett has played on roughly 25 percent of offensive snaps each game this season, serving primarily as a blocking option. However, he managed a two-yard touchdown catch midway through the first quarter after getting open in the back of the end zone. Vannett may occasionally serve as an option in the red zone or short areas of the field, but his statistical impact is likely to remain minimal overall.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone Vannett recorded two catches on two targets for nine yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-14 loss to the Packers.

Impact Vannett has played on roughly 25 percent of offensive snaps each game this season, serving primarily as a blocking option. However, he managed a two-yard touchdown catch midway through the first quarter after getting open in the back of the end zone. Vannett may occasionally serve as an option in the red zone or short areas of the field, but his statistical impact is likely to remain minimal overall.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Vannett's TD Gets Titans on Scoreboard vs. Packers | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans tight end Nick Vannett's TD gets Titans on scoreboard vs. the Green Bay Packers Packers on 1-yard catch.

SEPTEMBER 22 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Back on Titans' 53-man roster Tennessee signed Vannett to the 53-man roster Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Vannett was cut by the Titans on Wednesday to make room for a waiver claim, but he was expected to return to Tennessee, per Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com. Vannett is part of a crowded tight end room made up of Chigoziem Okonkwo, Josh Whyle (concussion), Thomas Odukoya and David Martin-Robinson.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Makes room for waiver claim Vannett was cut by the Titans on Wednesday, Sam Phalen of AtoZSports.com reports.

Impact Vannett was cut to make room for a waiver claim, though he is expected to rejoin the team at a later date, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports. The Titans already have four tight ends on the roster, so it's unclear how he'll fit on the roster throughout the season.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Trying to Get Each Other Better | Nick Vannett Media Availability Titans TE Nick Vannett addresses the media on Thursday during 2024 Training Camp at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park.

AUGUST 15 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Former Ohio State TE Nick Vannett signs with the Tennessee Titans The Buckeye is now on his eighth NFL team.

MAY 14 • 247SPORTS.COM

Projecting Titans' TE depth chart after Nick Vannett signing With the addition of Nick Vannett on Monday, we’re projecting the Titans’ final tight end depth chart.

MAY 14 • USATODAY.COM

Will play Sunday Vannett (back) is active Sunday against the Broncos.

Impact Vannett has been nursing a back injury the last couple of weeks, but he'll continue to play through the injury again in Week 17. With Donald Parham (coach's decision) once again inactive, the Ohio State product should be the Chargers' No. 3 option at tight end.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Saturday Vannett (back) is active for Saturday's contest against the Bills.

Impact Donald Parham is a healthy inactive for this contest, meaning Vannett and Stone Smartt should mix in on occasion behind Gerald Everett. Vannett has played 37 offensive snaps combined over the past two weeks.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Week 12 Vannett (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact The veteran tight end was held out of practice all week with a concussion, so it's not a surprise that he'll be inactive for Week 12's contest. Vannett has appeared in three games with the Chargers since signing with the team's active roster in early November, playing 59 total snaps (34 offensive and 25 on special teams).

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster The Chargers signed Vannett to their active roster Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Vannett joined the Chargers' practice squad on Aug. 31 after being cut by the Texans ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. The Chargers are the sixth team Vannett has played for since he entered the league as a third-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. He'll add depth at the tight end position behind Gerald Everett -- who missed Sunday's game against the Bears due to a hip injury -- Donald Parham and Stone Smartt.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster The Chargers signed Vannett to their active roster Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Vannett joined the Chargers' practice squad on Aug. 31 after being cut by the Texans ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. The Chargers are the sixth team Vannett has played for since he entered the league as a third-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. He'll add depth at the tight end position behind Gerald Everett -- who missed Sunday's game against the Bears due to a hip injury -- Donald Parham and Stone Smartt.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sees production decline Vannett played in nine regular-season games between the Saints and the Giants, finishing with four receptions on seven targets for 42 yards and no touchdowns.

Impact Vannett began the campaign with New Orleans before latching on with New York's practice squad in late November. He eventually joined the team's active roster but saw limited action behind rookie starter Daniel Bellinger. Vannett's overall catch and yardage totals during the campaign were his lowest since his rookie season in 2016 with Seattle. Bellinger is the Giants' clear tight end of the future, so the team isn't likely to prioritize bringing back Vannett, who will be an unrestricted free agent.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Catches two passes Week 18 Vannett made two catches on four targets for 18 yards in Sunday's loss to the Eagles.

Impact Vannett came into the contest with only two catches over his past five games, and he equaled that total with a pair of receptions in a meaningless contest for the Giants. Usual starting tight end Daniel Bellinger was held out in anticipation of the postseason while Lawrence Cager, who hadn't played since Week 15, was the team's leading receiver with eight catches for 69 yards. Bellinger has been playing almost every offensive snap when healthy, so Vannett will likely return to a minor role against the Vikings in next weekend's wild-card contest.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No injury designation Thursday Vannett (shoulder) was not listed with a game status ahead of Saturday's tilt against the Vikings.

Impact Vannett popped up with a shoulder injury on Tuesday's injury report, though it's unclear when or how this issue first arose. However, the 29-year-old should be ready to suit up again despite remaining limited in each practice ahead of Saturday's game versus Minnesota. Vannett has caught two of his three targets for 24 yards over the past two games, and he should continue to serve as the Giants' No. 2 tight end behind Daniel Bellinger.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Tuesday Vannett (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Tuesday ahead of Saturday's game at Minnesota, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Vannett made his second grab of the season at Washington on Sunday night, but he played a much smaller share of snaps than in Weeks 13 or 14, which suggests he may have sustained his shoulder injury during that game. If Vannett can't go Saturday, Lawrence Cager would probably operate as the Giants' second tight end.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets 15 receiving yards Sunday Vannett brought in his only target for 15 yards in Sunday's Week 15 win against Washington.

Impact Daniel Bellinger (62 offensive snaps) remained New York's clear top tight end and received four targets, but he managed only one catch for four yards in the big victory. Vannett saw a much smaller role with just 10 snaps and one target, but he outgained Bellinger thanks to a second-quarter 15-yard reception. Vannett has two catches for 24 yards in his three games as a Giant, and his fantasy value is nonexistent given his minimal opportunities behind Bellinger.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE