The New Orleans Saints have reached an agreement to sign tight end Noah Fant to a two-year contract, per Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
The move brings the former Cincinnati Bengals tight end to New Orleans as the Saints continue to reshape their offensive personnel during the current free agency period. According to the report from Rapoport, the deal ensures that Fant will be under contract with the organization through the next two seasons. The Saints have been active in looking for veteran additions to support their offensive depth chart as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
The signing of Noah Fant provides the Saints with an athletic target in the passing game. This acquisition follows a series of roster adjustments for the franchise as they look to bolster their scoring options. Per Pelissero, the transaction was finalized on Monday, though specific financial details regarding the two-year agreement have not yet been made public by the team or the player's representation.
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