Just before training camp officially kicks off, the Seahawks pulled a classic move, bringing back a familiar face to fill the tight end spot left open by Harrison Bryant’s waiving. Nick Vannett, our own 2016 third-round pick from Ohio State, is officially an Emerald City Hawk again.
The Comeback Story We Didn’t See Coming
It’s been a minute since Vannett was rocking the green and blue. After we traded him to the Pittsburgh Steelers back in 2019, he bounced around the league, even playing for the Los Angeles Rams after they snagged him off the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad. But now, at 33 years old, our guy is back in Seattle! He was one of three tight ends the Hawks had in for a tryout earlier this week, and Coach Macdonald and OC Fleury clearly liked what they saw. It’s awesome to see a former draft pick find his way home, especially with training camp starting.
What This Blocking Beast Brings to Lumen Field
Remember Vannett’s first stint? He was primarily our go-to blocking tight end, and he got some work done, too, snagging 48 catches for 463 yards and four touchdowns during his Seahawks career. He backed up legends like Jimmy Graham at the start of his career, and then, in 2018, he basically became our top tight end after injuries hit Ed Dickson and Will Dissly. That kind of experience, especially as a proven blocker, is HUGE for Sam Darnold and our offense heading into the season. Vannett knows our system and what it means to play in front of the 12s at Lumen Field.
Roster Move and What’s Next
To make room for Vannett’s return on the 90-man roster, we had to make a tough call, waiving cornerback Tyrone Broden with an injury designation. Broden was on the PUP list with an undisclosed injury before he was let go, so we wish him a speedy recovery. Training camp is literally right around the corner now. What’s at stake? Getting this new-look team gelling, and seeing how Vannett integrates back into the tight end room. It’s a fresh start for a familiar face, and we can’t wait to see him block some guys and help the Hawks dominate! Let’s GO!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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