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Seahawks Bring Back Familiar Face to Tight End Room
25 Jul
Summary
- Nick Vannett has rejoined the Seahawks, adding depth to the tight end position.
- The Seahawks waived cornerback Tyrone Broden to make room for Vannett.
- Vannett returns to Seattle after playing for several other NFL teams.
The Seattle Seahawks have added Nick Vannett to their tight end roster as training camp approaches. Vannett, originally drafted by the Seahawks in 2016, returns to the team where his NFL career began. His signing necessitated the waiver of cornerback Tyrone Broden to create a roster spot.
Vannett spent his initial three and a half seasons in Seattle before embarking on a journey across the league, playing for teams including the Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints, and Los Angeles Rams. At 33 years old, his return adds experience to a tight end group that includes emerging talents like AJ Barner and Elijah Arroyo, as well as veteran Eric Saubert.
While Vannett's career statistics show modest totals of 1,012 yards and 9 touchdowns across 108 receptions, his experience offers the Seahawks valuable depth. His exact role in the tight end hierarchy remains to be seen, with potential for him to be a key camp body or a strategic depth addition as the new offensive coordinator establishes his system.
