Saints Sign Tight End Noah Fant to Two-Year Deal

Fant joins New Orleans after one season with the Bengals.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The New Orleans Saints have agreed to a two-year contract with veteran tight end Noah Fant. Fant, who spent the 2025 season with the Cincinnati Bengals, will provide an additional receiving threat for Saints quarterback Tyler Shough in the upcoming season.

Why it matters

The Saints were in need of bolstering their tight end depth with Juwan Johnson as the only returning starter and both Foster Moreau and Taysom Hill set to hit free agency. Fant's addition gives the Saints' offense another versatile weapon to complement their passing game.

The details

Fant, 26, is coming off a 2025 campaign with the Bengals where he recorded 34 catches for 288 yards and 3 touchdowns. Over his 6-year NFL career, the former first-round pick has amassed 334 receptions for 3,593 yards and 18 touchdowns with the Seahawks, Broncos, and Bengals.

  • Fant agreed to the two-year deal with the Saints on March 9, 2026.

The players

Noah Fant

A 26-year-old tight end who has spent the last 6 seasons in the NFL with the Seahawks, Broncos, and Bengals.

Tyler Shough

The starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints.

Juwan Johnson

The Saints' top tight end heading into the 2026 season.

Foster Moreau

A Saints tight end set to hit free agency in 2026.

Taysom Hill

A Saints tight end set to hit free agency in 2026.

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The takeaway

The Saints have bolstered their tight end depth by signing the veteran Noah Fant, who will provide another reliable target for quarterback Tyler Shough as the team looks to build on their success from the previous season.