Seahawks bring back tight end Nick Vannett, who began his career in Seattle

Vannett's last team was the Rams before this reunion

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 241 min read

Seahawks signed veteran TE Nick Vannett, who started his NFL career in Seattle. Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: The Seahawks signed veteran tight end Nick Vannett, according to Adam Schefter. Vannett started his NFL career in Seattle before moving on to other teams.

Why it matters: The signing adds depth to Seattle's tight end room as the team heads into training camp. It marks a return to the organization where Vannett first broke into the league.

By the numbers: Vannett played for Seattle from 2016 to 2019 before his most recent stint with the Los Angeles Rams.

What to watch: Watch for the Seahawks' official transaction announcement and where Vannett lines up on the tight end depth chart.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-07-24T20:11:06.307520+00:00

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