NOAH FANT NEWS

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.

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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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

Noah Fant Secures 21-Yard Reception From Geno Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith throws to tight end Noah Fant for a 21-yard gain Sunday against the Falcons.

OCTOBER 20 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Best outing of season Fant caught all six of his targets for 63 yards in Thursday's 36-24 loss to the 49ers.

Impact This was Fant's second game with six receptions and 60-plus yards. In the other four games, the 2019 first-round pick failed to post more than 26 yards. It will be difficult to identify these breakout scenarios moving forward, but Fant should be a fine fantasy streamer when bye weeks surface.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Reels in three passes Fant caught all three of his targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 29-20 loss to the Giants.

Impact Fant is averaging just 27.2 receiving yards per game, and he hasn't found paydirt since the 2022 season. He's tough to depend on in any redraft format because of his limited and rare ceiling.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against G-Men Fant (toe) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Giants, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Fant has been dealing with the toe issue all season but has yet to miss a game. His role, however, has diminished with the Seahawks using all three of Fant, Pharaoh Brown and AJ Barner at tight end. Fant has just 11 catches for 111 scoreless yards nearly a quarter of the way into the 2024 campaign.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Thursday Fant (toe) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact With back-to-back capped sessions to begin Week 5 prep, Fant has just one more chance to return to full participation Friday before the Seahawks potentially give him a designation for Sunday's contest versus the Giants. Despite the toe injury following him all season, he's been available for each of the team's four games, but his output (11-111-0 on 15 targets) has been lacking in an offense that features the NFL's leading passer in QB Geno Smith.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Wednesday Fant (toe) was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Fant has endured a cap on his reps for at least one practice each week this season due to a toe issue, so his listing on the first Week 5 injury report comes as no surprise. He's been able to play through it, but the results (11-111-0 on 15 targets) have been minimal in an offense that boasts the NFL's leading passer (Geno Smith) through four weeks. In any case, Fant has two more sessions this week to put his injury behind him for Sunday's visit from the Giants.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches in loss Fant secured both of his targets for 26 yards in Monday's 42-29 loss to the Lions.

Impact Fant continued his underwhelming start to the 2024 season, as the veteran has recorded just 11 catches for 111 yards through four weeks. Operating as the Seahawks' No. 1 tight end, the 26-year-old has not been a huge part of the offense, instead sharing tight end duties with Pharaoh Brown and AJ Barner while Seattle's wide receivers and running backs soak up most of the targets from quarterback Geno Smith. Like most other tight ends in fantasy, Fant remains difficult to trust heading into a Week 5 matchup with the Giants.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

All set for Monday Fant (toe) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Lions, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact This was the expected outcome, but it's still good to see Fant ready for the primetime contest. The veteran tight end was a trendy sleeper fantasy option entering the year, but he's tallied just 13 total targets across three games despite a relatively potent Seahawks passing attack. Game script could see Seattle playing catchup Monday, which might afford Fant a few more opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Friday Fant (toe) remained limited in Friday's practice, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact The toe injury is nothing new for the veteran tight end, and he's played through it all year to this point. Fant's fantasy stock gets a slight boost this week in what projects as a shootout at Ford Field against the Lions. On the season, Fant has a 9-85-0 line on 13 targets and is coming off a six-catch game in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Thursday Fant (toe) was limited in practice Thursday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fant has been tending to a toe injury all season, but he's been able to suit up for all three of the Seahawks' games, culminating in a 6-60-0 line on six targets during this past Sunday's win against the Dolphins. Such output easily surpassed the combined three catches (on seven targets) for 25 yards that he had in the first two contests, signaling volatility from week to week for fantasy purposes. In any case, Fant will have two more chances this week to prove his health before Seattle potentially hands him a designation for Monday's visit to the Lions.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Catches all targets for 60 yards Fant (knee) had six receptions on as many targets in Sunday's 24-3 win over the Dolphins.

Impact Fant carried an injury designation for his ailing knee prior to being cleared for Sunday's kickoff. This is a prime example of the need to scour for news leading up to kickoffs on Sundays. Savvy fantasy owners who kept Fant in their lineups were rewarded with a clean fantasy performance from the veteran tight end. Fant remains a steady option heading into a matchup against the Lions next Monday.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE