Fant, 27, will bring a veteran presence and some proven production to the Bengals' tight end room. The former first-round pick has hit 500 yards receiving in four of his six seasons. Last year with the Seahawks, Fant caught 48 passes for 500 yards and one touchdown.

Veteran tight end Noah Fant is expected to sign with the Cincinnati Bengals following his release by the Seattle Seahawks, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Thursday.

Tight end Noah Fant, a former first-round draft pick, is expected to sign with the Bengals, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.

The Seahawks QB looks at ease with a familiar offensive coordinator. Plus, running back Zach Charbonnet could take a leap and the defensive line seems strong.

The Seahawks' new-look offense struggled to run the ball, or escape the shadow of its own goal posts, as the physicality ramped up.