Nick Vannett

Nick Vannett

32-Year-Old Tight EndTE
Minnesota Vikings
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Signed a contract with the Vikings in September of 2025.
Gets spot on Minnesota's roster
TEMinnesota Vikings
September 11, 2025
The Vikings signed Vannett off their practice squad Thursday.
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Vannett and Tim Jones were signed Thursday to fill the two roster spots opened up from Blake Cashman (hamstring) and Ty Chandler (knee) being placed on IR. In 111 games of regular-season NFL experience, Vannett has contributed 108 catches for 1,012 yards and nine touchdowns, so he's unlikely to factor into the passing game significantly.
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Minnesota VikingsVikings 2025 TE Snap Distribution
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19 routes   4 targets
48%
4 routes   1 target
17%
1 route   0 targets
14%
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Height
6' 6"
 
Weight
261 lbs
 
Shuttle Time
4.20 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.05 sec
 
Vertical Jump
30.5 in
 
Broad Jump
111 in
 
Bench Press
17 reps
 
Hand Length
10.00 in
 
Arm Length
34.25 in
 
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Vannett continued his status as NFL journeyman this offseason, as the Titans mark his seventh team in nine seasons as a pro. The tight end had some productivity as a receiver as recently as 2018 and 2019, but of late, he's been limited to a depth role and is often blocking on the occasions he does make it on the field. That's likely to remain the case in 2024, as Chigoziem Okonkwo and Josh Whyle are situated ahead of him on the depth chart.
Vannett's first year in New Orleans was disappointing to say the least, as the tight end appeared in just seven games in 2021 and caught just nine of 15 targets for 133 yards and one touchdown. Considered more of a blocking specialist, Vannett will likely find it difficult to see much work in the passing game this season, especially since he finds himself behind Adam Trautman and Taysom Hill on the depth chart, while also battling with the likes of Juwan Johnson and Chris Herndon.
After serving as a blocking specialist with Denver, Vannett seems likely to do the same in New Orleans. While someone will need to step up as a receiver with Michael Thomas recovering from ankle surgery, Adam Trautman seems more likely to be that guy amongst New Orleans' tight ends after putting up prolific numbers in college.
Vannett was a surprise addition in free agency given Denver's already crowded tight-end room. The Broncos have two young, athletic targets at the position in Noah Fant and Albert Okwuegbunam, so expect Vannett - who has just 61 career receptions - to mostly serve as an in-line blocker while garnering TE2-level snaps.
Vannett battled a back injury during the early portion of last season, and he was mostly inconsistent for the remainder of the campaign. In his third season, Vannett averaged fewer than two catches per game and reached paydirt just three times. He will be in a battle again for snaps with Will Dissly and Ed Dickson, and Dissly's upside is enough reason to keep Vannett off fantasy rosters.
A third-round pick in 2016, Vannett hasn't had much opportunity to do anything with the Seahawks, playing behind Jimmy Graham and Luke Willson the last two years. Graham and Willson are gone, leaving Vannett in spot where he can actually contribute this season. Seattle signed veteran Ed Dickson and drafted Will Dissly in the fourth round, but both of those tight ends are blockers first. At 6-5, 261, Vannett is the biggest of the trio. The Seahawks likely won't pass as much at the goal line this season, but when they do, Vannett could get his number called.
Vannett is expected to be the third tight end again this season. That doesn't mean much, though, with Jimmy Graham and Luke Willson around. Vannett caught three passes in nine games last season. Expect more of the same this season.
The Seahawks selected Vannett in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft with the hope that he'll provide additional run-blocking support, so he likely won't be used much in the passing game, thus limiting his fantasy value. Jimmy Graham and Luke Willson are the clear top-2 pass-catching options at tight end, but Vannett could boost the production of running back Thomas Rawls with his blocking power.
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Joins practice squad in Minnesota
TEFree Agent
August 27, 2025
Vannett was signed to the Vikings' practice squad Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official website reports.
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Released by Vikings
TEFree Agent
August 26, 2025
The Vikings released Vannett on Tuesday.
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Signs with Minnesota
TEMinnesota Vikings
August 4, 2025
Vannett signed with the Vikings on Monday.
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Three touchdowns in 2024
TETennessee Titans
January 12, 2025
Vannett recorded 17 receptions on 20 targets for 135 yards and three touchdowns across 17 games in 2024.
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Makes lone catch count
TETennessee Titans
December 30, 2024
Vannett recorded one reception on one target for eight yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Jaguars.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could debut this weekend
TENew Orleans Saints
October 21, 2021
Vannett, who was dealing with a knee injury, might be eligible to play this weekend against the Seahawks on Monday, according to Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston.
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Vannett suffered a knee injury during the preseason but was activated to return to practice Thursday, and this means he could be eligible to play as early as this week against Seattle. He played for the Broncos in 2020, making 14 catches for 95 yards and a touchdown across 15 games.
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