Even though it wasn't exactly surprising, the Seattle Seahawks made a huge move on Sunday by releasing starting tight end Noah Fant to free up nearly $9 million in cap space.

The Seattle Seahawks released tight end Noah Fant on Sunday ahead of the start of training camp. The 27-year-old Fant spent the past three seasons with the Seahawks after being acquired in the 2022 blockbuster trade that sent quarterback Russell Wilson to Denver.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald declines to explain release of tight end Noah Fant amid roster overhaul and youth movement.

Scouts questioned AJ Barner's pass-catching ceiling before the draft, but with Noah Fant's release comes an opportunity for the Seahawks' second-year tight end.

The release of veteran tight end Noah Fant ahead of training camp last week has created a major opportunity for AJ Barner in his second season with the Seattle Seahawks.