As the Seattle Seahawks head into the summer with over $33 million in cap space, fans and analysts alike are watching closely for any remaining free agency moves. While much of that money could be rolled into the 2026 season, the team still has options on the table, and speculation has begun to swirl.
Two potential veteran additions have made headlines recently — former Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin and pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney. Both would be logical one-year fits for a defense that’s already solid but still building under new head coach Mike Macdonald. Neither would break the bank, and the team has more than enough room to absorb their contracts.
While speculation about outside help makes sense, rumors of a key offensive player being on the trade block have begun to surface — and they’re largely unfounded. Tight end Noah Fant has become the subject of misleading reports, with claims that he’s being actively shopped by the Seahawks.
The origin of this rumor can be traced back to an article by Last Word on Sports, which used the headline “Breaking: Former Broncos First Round Pick On Trade Block.” The pick, of course, is Fant — but the article is based not on any breaking news, but on a misinterpretation of an analysis piece from Pro Football Network.
That PFN article did not report Fant was being traded. Rather, it named him as a potential trade or release candidate if Seattle decides to go younger at tight end — specifically, if rookie Elijah Arroyo and second-year player AJ Barner outperform expectations in camp. There’s a big difference between that kind of projection and a concrete trade rumor.
Still, some outlets jumped the gun, implying that Fant was already on his way out. That’s simply not the case. Fant, who is entering the final year of his contract with a $13.41 million cap hit, remains very much a part of Seattle’s 2025 plans — especially under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, who values versatile tight ends in his system.
Yes, the Seahawks could save $8.9 million by moving on from Fant. But if the team was truly looking to deal him, the time to do it would’ve been before or during the draft, when they could have gained capital. As it stands, moving Fant now offers little strategic return and weakens their offensive weaponry.
Arroyo may be Fant’s eventual successor, but as a rookie coming off a college injury history, he’s not a guaranteed Day 1 impact player. Keeping all three — Fant, Arroyo, and Barner — gives Seattle options and depth at a position that Kubiak’s offense leans on heavily.
The backlash to these kinds of premature reports is understandable. Fans want reliable news, not recycled speculation disguised as breaking updates. When headlines mislead, it erodes trust — especially in a digital landscape oversaturated with NFL content.
At this point, there’s no credible evidence that Fant is being actively shopped. In fact, all signs point to him staying in Seattle through 2025. His contract may not be cheap, but his presence is valuable, particularly during a year of transition for the Seahawks’ offensive identity.
So, while Seattle’s front office might still make a few savvy additions before the season, don’t expect Noah Fant to be part of the subtraction column. For now, ignore the noise — Fant is still a Seahawk.