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TEBAL40 insightsLatest Oct 26, 2026
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PositiveRoleOct 14, 2026Baltimore Beatdown
Nick Vannett stepped into a larger role following Durham Smythe's season-ending Achilles injury, providing much-needed stability as a run blocker. Promoted from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster, Vannett answered the call with an encouraging performance against Atlanta across 19 snaps (2 receiving, 17 run blocking) and earned an 81.3 run-blocking grade, team-high. His usage was straightforward, with offensive coordinator Declan Doyle clearly intending to utilize Vannett as an additional blocker in Baltimore's rushing attack. On multiple reps, Vannett worked in combination with neighboring offensive linemen before climbing to the second level of the defense, sealing off linebackers and creating rushing lanes for Derrick Henry. His functional play strength was particularly noticeable, consistently establishing leverage and using his hips to turn defenders away from the ball carrier. With Smythe unavailable for the remainder of the season, Vannett's ability to help establish the rushing attack and create running lanes for Henry could become increasingly valuable as the season moves toward December and January.
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PositiveProjectionOct 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
With Smythe unavailable for the remainder of the season, Baltimore will need dependable contributions from its remaining tight ends, particularly in heavier personnel packages. Vannett may not offer much as a receiving threat, but his ability to execute blocking assignments and provide a physical presence along the line of scrimmage gives the Ravens another useful piece in their offensive rotation. As the season moves toward December and January, his ability to help establish the rushing attack and create running lanes for Henry could become increasingly valuable.
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PositiveRoleOct 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Vannett, promoted from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster following Durham Smythe's season-ending Achilles injury, answered the call with an encouraging performance against Atlanta across 19 snaps (17 run blocking, 2 receiving). His usage was straightforward, with offensive coordinator Declan Doyle clearly intending to utilize him as an additional blocker in Baltimore's rushing attack. On multiple reps, Vannett worked in combination with the neighboring offensive lineman before climbing to the second level of the defense, sealing off linebackers and creating rushing lanes for Derrick Henry. His functional play strength was particularly noticeable, consistently establishing leverage and using his hips to turn defenders away from the ball carrier.
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NegativeDepth ChartSep 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Signed to Ravens practice squad on Tuesday; 33-year-old veteran tight end with a decade of blocking experience. Played only 10 games last year (four for Vikings, six for Rams) with 131 total snaps. Connection to Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle from their 18-month stint together in New Orleans (2021-2022) likely facilitated the move. Ravens are short on experienced tight ends with rookies Matt Hibner, Josh Cuevas, and Ty Pezza showing promise as pass-catchers in preseason but lacking in run-game execution.
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PositiveDepth ChartSep 3, 2026Baltimore Beatdown
Signed to Ravens practice squad as tight end depth. The 33-year-old veteran has played for nine teams and brings a decade of blocking experience, addressing a Ravens need for experienced tight ends. Vannett has prior connection to Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle from their 18-month stint together with the Saints (2021–2022) when Doyle was an offensive assistant on Sean Payton's staff; Doyle later became Broncos tight end coach in 2023, likely working closely with Vannett. Last year appeared in 10 games (four for Vikings, six for Rams) with 131 total snaps.
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NegativeDepth ChartJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Nick Vannett, a 2016 third-round pick out of Ohio State, has signed with the Seattle Seahawks as a replacement for recently waived Harrison Bryant. The 33-year-old tight end was poached off the Minnesota Vikings practice squad by the Los Angeles Rams before returning to Seattle. During his prior Seahawks tenure, Vannett caught 48 passes for 463 yards and four touchdowns; he was primarily a blocking tight end who backed up Jimmy Graham early in his career and became the top tight end on the roster in 2018 following injuries to Ed Dickson and Will Dissly.
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NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026Turf Show Times
Vannett signed with the Seattle Seahawks on Friday ahead of their first training camp day after appearing in seven games with the Los Angeles Rams in 2025, including one snap in the wild card playoff game against Carolina. The tight end is a long shot to make Seattle's roster but could provide minor insights from his brief Rams tenure. This marks his ninth different team since being traded by Seattle to Pittsburgh in 2019, and he carries 1,012 career receiving yards across 10 seasons with zero catches in 2025.
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NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026Field Gulls
Vannett, a 2016 third-round pick out of Ohio State, has returned to the Seahawks as a replacement tight end for the recently waived Harrison Bryant. The 33-year-old was primarily a blocking tight end who backed up Jimmy Graham at the start of his career, then became the top tight end on the roster in 2018 following injuries to Ed Dickson and Will Dissly. During his prior Seahawks tenure, he caught 48 passes for 463 yards and four touchdowns. Most recently, he played for the Los Angeles Rams after being poached off the Minnesota Vikings practice squad.
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