NICK VANNETT NEWS

Makes first catch as Giant Vannett caught one of two targets for nine yards in Sunday's Week 14 loss to the Eagles.

Impact Vannett's first catch since joining New York came late in the fourth quarter on a nine-yard toss from Tyrod Taylor. At that point, the game was already out of reach for the Giants, and starting tight end Daniel Bellinger had been pulled with a rib injury. Bellinger's status for Week 15 is uncertain due to the issue, and Vannett would likely step into the starting role if the rookie is unable to play against Washington on Sunday.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No targets in Giants debut Vannett did not get any targets against Washington in Sunday's 20-20 tie despite taking the field for 45 percent of the Giants' offensive snaps.

Impact Vannett made his debut with New York after coming over from New Orleans in late November. He was on the gridiron often Sunday but worked primarily as a blocker. Vannett did haul in a four-yard pass in the fourth quarter, but the play was called back due to a holding penalty. Rookie tight end Daniel Bellinger played all but two of the Giants' offensive snaps in the tie and caught five passes for 24 yards, emphasizing his role as the team's primary option at the position.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joining active roster The Giants signed Vannett to their active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus Washington, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact With starting tight end Daniel Bellinger (eye) listed as questionable for Week 13, the Giants saw fit to add Vannett to the 53-man roster to provide some depth at the position. He has two catches for 13 yards on two targets through three games in 2022.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens' Andrews, Saints' Landry out for Monday night game

The Saints have scratched veteran receiver Jarvis Landry for Monday night’s game against Baltimore after he tried to return to practice this week from an ankle injury

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inactive Sunday Vannett (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Buccaneers, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Vannett was also inactive in Week 1, as the team still has Adam Trautman, Taysom Hill and Juwan Johnson ahead of him.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Vannett on Cam Jordan, Jameis Winston | Saints Training Camp 2022 New Orleans Saints tight end Nick Vannett post-practice interview from Saints Training Camp 2022 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on...

AUGUST 8, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Passes his physical Vannett (illness) passed his physical Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vannett's medical clearance is an encouraging sign after he started Saints' training camp on the active/non-football illness list. The 29-year-old is thus eligible to practice once again and will look to cement a role in a tight end corps that also includes Adam Trautman, Taysom Hill and Juwan Johnson.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined to start camp Vannett (illness) was placed on the active/non-football illness list Tuesday, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vannett will have to wait to hit the field for training camp. The veteran tight end is expected to file in behind Adam Trautman and Taysom Hill on the Saints' positional depth chart.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saints add a big playmaker along with depth in NFL draft

The New Orleans Saints tried to balance quality and quantity while addressing pressing needs in the NFL draft

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs nine games in 2021 Vannett caught nine of 15 targets for 133 yards and one touchdown over seven games in 2021.

Impact Vannett's preseason knee injury wound up costing him over half of the season. While he caught a few passes in two of the four games Adam Trautman missed down the stretch, the veteran otherwise didn't do much from a receiving standpoint while rotating in behind Trautman. Both players will be back to head the Saints depth chart at tight end in 2022 and Juwan Johnson, who is an exclusive-rights free agent, should be there to join them.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off reserve/COVID-19 list Vannett was activated off of the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact The tight end was placed on the COVID list Jan. 1, forcing him to miss the Saints' Week 17 win over the Panthers. Vannett will now return ahead of a must-win Week 18 matchup with the Falcons, though his role will likely be limited as a result of him playing a secondary role behind Adam Trautman.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID list Vannett was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact The return of Juwan Johnson (COVID-19) and Adam Trautman (COVID-19) has relegated Vannett to essentially a bit piece in the Saints offense, but Saturday's designation will test the depth of the team's tight end corps once more. Expect the aforementioned duo to shoulder the majority of the offensive snaps as the Saints did not elevate another one from the practice squad.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No injury designation Vannett (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vannett was limited in practice all week due to an ankle injury, but he'll be able to suit up in Week 17. Since Adam Trautman (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Vannett should revert to a backup role against Carolina.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Thursday Vannett (ankle) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice session.

Impact Vannett served as the Saints' top tight end in Monday's loss to the Dolphins but was targeted just once. He apparently sustained an ankle injury that has made him a limited participant at practice Wednesday and Thursday. If he hopes to avoid the Week 17 injury report, he'll likely need to practice fully Friday.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely starter at tight end Vannett is expected to serve as the Saints' top option at tight end Monday against the Dolphins, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Impact New Orleans didn't activate fellow tight ends Adam Trautman (illness) and Juwan Johnson (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list prior to the deadline for Week 16 roster moves, leaving Vannett and practice-squad call-up Ethan Wolf as the Saints' lone options at tight end. Considering Wolf has just one NFL appearance to his name since turning pro in 2018, Vannett will likely dominate the snaps at the position. He had already been on the field for at least half of the Saints' offensive plays in each of the last three weeks, operating primarily as a blocker. Over that stretch, Vannett hauled in six of 11 targets for 92 yards and no touchdowns.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins, Saints weathered skids on way to high-stakes clash

Perseverance has put the Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints on a collision course for a high-stakes game in late December

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saints transcripts: J.T. Gray, Nick Vannett, Marshon Lattimore and Brett Maher Media Availability ' Thursday, Dec. 23 Saints players on Week 16 matchup against Miami

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Nick Vannett on his bigger role with other tight ends in health and safety protocols ' Saints Practice 12-23-21 New Orleans Saints tight end Nick Vannett speaks to the media following practice on Thursday, December 23, 2021.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints putting big win over Brady's Bucs in perspective

New Orleans defensive coordinator and acting head coach Dennis Allen says the Saints “don't have time for a bunch of fairy-tale stories” as they look to parlay their shutout of Tom...

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tight end Nick Vannett emerging on offense for New Orleans Saints 'This opportunity is all I've ever wanted'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints transcripts: Taysom Hill, Carl Granderson, J.T. Gray and Nick Vannett Media Availability ' Wednesday, Dec. 15 Saints players look ahead to another prime-time matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints' Payton misses practice, tests negative for COVID-19

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton has missed the first practice of the week but the club says he tested negative for COVID-19

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick Vannett on facing Tampa Bay ' Saints practice 12-15-21 New Orleans Saints tight end Nick Vannett speaks to the media following practice Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints made most of better health and a struggling opponent

Saints players and coaches routinely side-stepped questions about injuries to key players during their recent five-game skid

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leasing receiver in run-heavy win Vannett caught three of six targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 30-9 win over the Jets.

Impact Vannett led the Saints in targets and receiving yards, but New Orleans did the vast majority of its damage on the ground, totaling over 200 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. A more pass-heavy game plan will likely be required in Week 15 against the Buccaneers, and Vannett should continue to see plenty of looks from quarterback Taysom Hill given the Saints' dearth of enticing alternatives in the passing game.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE