Seahawks eye $21 Million replacement as Noah Fant could be key to Jaguars' tight end revamp
Seahawks may trade Noah Fant with Jaguars eyeing him for 2025 (Image via: Getty Images)
The
Seattle Seahawks
' 2024 season, under the guidance of new head coach Mike Macdonald, showed promise with a 10-7 record. However, as the offseason unfolds, the team is making waves by undergoing massive changes. From letting go of key players to revamping their coaching staff, the
Seahawks
are clearly preparing for something big. One of the most surprising potential moves? Parting ways with veteran tight end Noah
Fant
, with rumors suggesting that the Jacksonville
Jaguars
could be the ideal trade partner.
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Noah Fant's future with Seahawks is uncertain
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Fant, a 27-year-old tight end with a solid track record, could be the next domino to fall in Seattle's offseason overhaul. After being drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2019 as a first-round pick (No. 20 overall), Fant showed promise, amassing 1,905 yards and 10 touchdowns over three seasons in Denver. When the Broncos traded him to the Seahawks as part of the Russell Wilson deal in 2022, the expectation was that Fant would emerge as a key part of Seattle's offense. Over the last two seasons, he's contributed 130 receptions for 1,400 yards and five touchdowns.
Despite his solid stats, Fant's role in Seattle is now in flux, with the team taking a new direction. The acquisition of Miami's Elijah Arroyo in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft indicates that the Seahawks might not need Fant's services much longer. This has led to speculation that Seattle could be willing to part ways with the athletic tight end before the start of the 2025 season.
Jaguars could benefit from Fant's versatility
Enter the Jacksonville Jaguars, a team that has undergone its own changes in the tight end room this offseason. After moving on from Evan Engram and others, the Jaguars are in search of a reliable and versatile tight end to complement their offense. With Hunter Long and Johnny Mundt in the mix, neither player has yet proven themselves as a consistent starter, leaving second-year tight end Brenton Strange as the top option.
If the Jaguars were to acquire Fant, it would immediately elevate their passing game. Fant's ability to stretch the field and make plays after the catch would provide quarterback
Trevor Lawrence
with an athletic weapon who could cause mismatches all over the field. Not only would this strengthen the Jaguars' offense, but it could also be the move that propels them to the top of the AFC South.
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The Seahawks, on the other hand, could stand to gain valuable assets in return. With a team that's still shaping its future, trading Fant for a draft pick or a young player could be a smart move to further solidify their roster for the long term. In the world of NFL trades, the Fant-to-Jacksonville scenario is one that could reshape both teams' futures in unexpected ways. While Seattle might be shedding some of its star power, the Jaguars could be adding a much-needed piece to their offense.
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