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A solid veteran depth addition that gives New Orleans a legitimate pass-catching option at tight end. Multiple headlines highlight Fant's receiving ability, signaling the Saints value his route-running over blocking. The two-year deal suggests real commitment, not just a camp flier. Fans are cautiously optimistic, hoping Fant recaptures his Denver-era production. If healthy and motivated, Fant gives the Saints a serviceable starter with upside.
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This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the New Orleans Saints — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Noah's on-field performance ranks in the bottom third among NFL UNKs, grading him as a depth piece at the position. His $4.4M average annual value ranks as below-market money for the UNK market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — depth piece production at below-market money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Noah is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 2-year, $8.8M deal ($4.5M guaranteed, 51%) keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Contract Details
- Length
- 2 years
- Total Value
- $8.8M
- AAV
- $4.4M
- Guaranteed
- $4.5M
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About this NFL transaction
The New Orleans Saints signed Noah Fant (TE) on March 12, 2026. FanVerdicts grades every reported NFL transaction across three dimensions independently: Contract Value Index measures the deal's value relative to expected production, Sentiment measures media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict aggregates community voting on this page. Current grades for this move: Contract Value Index C+, Sentiment A-, Fan Verdict pending.
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