Vannett Back to Seahawks
Seahawks Welcome Back Veteran TE Nick Vannett, Waive Tyron Broden for Roster Spot.
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Key Points
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In 2018 with Seattle, Nick Vannett recorded 29 receptions on 43 targets for 269 yards and 3 touchdowns, marking his most productive offensive season.
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Last season, Vannett appeared in 10 regular-season games with four comes for the Vikings and six for the Rams, logging 55 offensive snaps with zero targets and 76 snaps on special teams.
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Vannett has been a journeyman, spending time with the Broncos, Saints, Giants, Chargers, Titans, Vikings and Rams after leaving Seattle in 2019.
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Cornerback Tyron Broden, who was placed on the physically unable to perform list, stands 6-foot-5 and would be the tallest cornerback if he takes a snap; he transitioned from wide receiver to corner ahead of training camp.
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USA Today reports that Vannett is returning to the Seahawks as part of reuniting with a familiar face and to pursue a spot with the reigning Super Bowl champions.
The Seattle Seahawks have re-signed tight end Nick Vannett on the eve of training camp, reuniting the veteran with the team that drafted him in the third round back in 2016, according to Pro Football Rumors. To make room on the roster, Seattle waived cornerback Tyron Broden, who had been on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
Vannett is now on his ninth NFL team over a 10-year career. Sports Yahoo reports this is his return to Seattle after stints with the Broncos, Saints, Giants, Chargers, Titans, Vikings, and Rams. He played 10 games last season split between Minnesota and Los Angeles.
Vannett's Best Days Were in Seattle
Vannett's most productive NFL season came with Seattle in 2018. That year, he caught 29 passes on 43 targets for 269 yards and 3 touchdowns. Those numbers made him a reliable secondary option in the passing game. He left the team after the 2019 season and bounced around the league ever since.
His role has shrunk over time. Last season, he logged just 55 offensive snaps between the Vikings and Rams with zero targets thrown his way, according to Turf Show Times. He also played 76 snaps on special teams. Seattle is expected to use him in a similar depth role this year.
Broden Waived to Clear Roster Space
Cornerback Tyron Broden was cut to make room for Vannett. Broden was on the Physically Unable to Perform list, meaning he could not practice. He stood 6-foot-5, which would have made him the tallest cornerback in the NFL if he took a snap, according to Tri-City Herald.
Broden had only recently switched positions. He transitioned from wide receiver to cornerback ahead of training camp. The move was an experiment that never got off the ground. Seattle chose to keep a proven veteran instead.
Seahawks Add Depth as Training Camp Opens
Veterans reported to Renton for training camp right as the signing was announced. Seattle added Vannett to shore up depth at tight end. The Bellingham Herald noted the move came after the team had also released tight end Harrison earlier in the offseason.
Vannett gives Seattle a familiar face who knows the system. He brings experience from nine teams and a decade in the league. His role will likely mirror what he did in 2025 — a blocker on special teams with occasional use in the passing game.
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