2026 · WEEK 5 CLOSE
$0–1W–SINCE '26 DRAFTHIGH $0
AGE28Nov 20, 1997
EXP7 yrssince 2019
HEIGHT6'4"
inherits 3% of NO targets (69% vacated, his claim 5%)
Fant brought in his lone target for seven yards during the Saints' 23-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Fant played 30 of 45 offensive snaps Sunday in his return from a one-game absence due to an abdominal injury, which was one more than fellow tight end Juwan Johnson. Fant saw only one target from Tyler Shough, although the Saints' offense struggled as a whole against the Vikings' =defense under coordinator Brian Flores, with Shough averaging only 3.8 yards per pass attempt while tossing two interceptions. Fant has a 9-73-3 receiving line on 13 targets through four games heading into Week 7 against the Giants, whose defense has given up 33 catches to opposing tight ends this season, which is tied for fifth-most in the NFL.
Fant (abdomen) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Fant opened the week with back-to-back limited practices before logging a full session Friday, which was enough for him to shed an injury tag and put himself in a position to return from a one-game absence due to an abdominal injury. He has an 8-66-3 receiving line (on 12 targets) through three regular-season games while operating as the Saints' TE2 behind Juwan Johnson.
Everyone sharing the ball with Noah, most valuable first.
Above the line the plan was to throw; below it, to run.
Fant (abdomen) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
After sitting out Monday's loss to Atlanta, Fant has had his reps capped for the Saints' first two Week 5 practices while he continues to manage the abdominal injury. He'll likely need to upgrade to full participation Friday to avoid taking a designation into Sunday's matchup with the Vikings. When available this season, Fant has been productive as the Saints' No. 2 tight end behind Juwan Johnson, registering eight receptions for 66 yards and three touchdowns on 12 targets over three appearances.
Fant (abdomen) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Fant missed Monday night's loss to the Falcons, but his limited start to the week would seem to give the veteran tight end a good shot to return to the field for Week 5 against the Vikings. He's turned 12 targets into eight catches for 66 yards and three touchdowns this season as one of Tyler Shough's favorite targets near the end zone.
Fant (abdomen) is listed as inactive for Monday's game against the Falcons.
Despite being a limited practice participant during Week 4 prep, Fant will miss his first contest of the campaign due to an abdominal injury. Oscar Delp and Treyton Welch will serve as the reserve tight ends behind starter Juwan Johnson on Monday. Fant's next chance to play will come in Week 5 versus the Vikings.
Fant (abdomen) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Falcons, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
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Fant (abdomen) practiced in a limited capacity Friday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
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Fant was limited in practice Thursday due to an abdominal injury.
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Fant caught all four of his targets for 33 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 35-27 loss to Las Vegas.
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Fant caught four of his eight targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions.
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Fant is set to sign a two-year contract with the Saints, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Fant caught one pass for five yards in Sunday's loss to the Browns, but he coughed up that reception, and that fumble was returned for a touchdown for the third time this season.
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Fant was held without a catch on one target in Sunday's win over the Cardinals, while playing 16 offensive snaps.
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Fant is expected to work as Cincinnati's top tight end for the next four games after the team placed Mike Gesicki on injured reserve Wednesday due to a pectoral injury.
Tanner Hudson is sidelined by a concussion, which will leave Drew Sample and Cam Grandy as the backup options behind Fant for Thursday's game against the Steelers. Fant has caught at least three passes in four of five appearances for the Bengals and posted at least 414 receiving yards in each of his previous six NFL regular seasons, so he has the skills to be a significant contributor in the passing game while Gesicki's sidelined.
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