Breaking News: Naoh Fant signs a new deal for orleans saints and will remain a saints.
# Breaking News: New Orleans Saints Sign TE Noah Fant to Two-Year Deal
The New Orleans Saints have officially bolstered their offensive arsenal, signing veteran free-agent tight end Noah Fant to a two-year contract. The deal, orchestrated by Saints Executive Vice President and General Manager Mickey Loomis, keeps the former first-round draft pick locked in with the Black and Gold as they gear up for a competitive push in the NFC South.
According to league sources, the two-year agreement is valued at $8.75 million, featuring $4.5 million in guaranteed money. The contract structure represents a highly calculated, low-risk, high-reward move for a New Orleans front office famously known for its creative salary cap management.
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## A Dynamic Complement to the Passing Game
The addition of Fant brings a rare combination of size, speed, and proven athletic upside to the Saints’ aerial attack. Standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing 249 pounds, the Iowa product has consistently shown the physical tools that made him a first-round selection (20th overall) by the Denver Broncos in the 2019 NFL Draft.
In New Orleans, Fant is expected to serve as a formidable pairing alongside starting tight end Juwan Johnson. While Johnson established himself as a primary target in the passing game, Fant’s presence gives the Saints a highly versatile, “two-tight-end” look. This versatility will allow the offense to exploit mismatches across the middle of the field while giving the coaching staff much-needed depth.
Over his seven-year NFL career—which has included stints with the Broncos, Seattle Seahawks, and most recently, a one-year stay with the Cincinnati Bengals—Fant has compiled 334 receptions for 3,593 yards and 18 touchdowns. Remarkably, he is one of only eight active NFL tight ends to record at least 30 receptions in each of his first seven professional seasons.
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## Upgrading the Run-Blocking Scheme
While Fant’s reputation in Denver and Seattle was built largely on his potential as a receiving threat, his recent evolution as a blocker makes him an even cleaner fit for the Saints’ system.
During his 2025 campaign with Cincinnati, where he caught 34 passes for 288 yards and three touchdowns, Fant earned praise for his marked improvements as a run-blocker. He posted a 58.9 run-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus—his second-highest mark in seven seasons. This development is crucial for a New Orleans team that places a heavy emphasis on setting the edge for the run game, allowing Fant to remain on the field as a dual-threat asset who won’t telegraph the team’s play-calling.
> “We are thrilled to add a player of Noah’s caliber to our roster,” Loomis stated following the signing. “He brings a wealth of starting experience, incredible physical traits, and the versatility to help us both in the run and passing game.”
With the ink now dry on his contract, Fant is set to join his new teammates for the offseason program. For a player looking to recapture his peak athletic form in a fresh, creative offensive system, New Orleans might just be the perfect place for a career resurgence.
