Minnesota re-signed Vannett to the practice squad Thursday.
Vannett was cut by the Vikings on Monday as the team did some roster shuffling, but the veteran tight end now returns to the team as a member of the practice squad. He spent time on Minnesota's active roster earlier this year and suited up for four games, primarily playing on special teams. He could be elevated for a similar role in the future.
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Nick Vannett: Let go by Minnesota
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Vannett was released by the Vikings on Monday.
Vannett initially joined the Vikings as a member of the practice squad, but he was active in three of the last four games. He contributed primarily on special teams and could find a new opportunity relatively quickly given his plentiful experience.
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Vikings' Nick Vannett: Gets spot on Minnesota's roster
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The Vikings signed Vannett off their practice squad Thursday.
Vannett and Tim Jones were signed Thursday to fill the two roster spots opened up by the placement of Blake Cashman (hamstring) and Ty Chandler (knee) on IR. In 111 regular-season games, Vannett has contributed 108 catches for 1,012 yards and nine touchdowns, so he's unlikely to factor into the passing game significantly.
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Nick Vannett: Joins practice squad in Minnesota
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Vannett was signed to the Vikings' practice squad Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official website reports.
Vannett has decided to stick around Minnesota after the team released him Tuesday. The tight end has played in 111 regular-season contests over his nine-year NFL career, and he will provide the Vikings with a rather experienced depth option on their practice unit ahead of the 2025 campaign.
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Nick Vannett: Released by Vikings
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The Vikings released Vannett on Tuesday.
Veteran tight ends Vannett and Giovanni Ricci were let go by the Vikings on cutdown day. Vannett finished the preseason with three receptions for 22 yards. The 32-year-old played all 17 games with the Titans last season and posted 17 receptions for 135 yards and three touchdowns. His experience makes him a strong practice-squad candidate if he can't latch on elsewhere.
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Vikings' Nick Vannett: Signs with Minnesota
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Vannett signed with the Vikings on Monday.
The 10-year veteran landed with a team that is suddenly needy at his position, with Gavin Bartholomew still down with an ankle injury and T.J. Hockenson missing practice Saturday with an undisclosed issue, per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com. Vannett played on 374 offensive snaps in 17 regular-season games with the Titans last year, catching 17 passes for 135 yards and three scores.
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Titans' Nick Vannett: Three touchdowns in 2024
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Vannett recorded 17 receptions on 20 targets for 135 yards and three touchdowns across 17 games in 2024.
Vannett has been a depth option for most of his career and that didn't change in 2024. However, he posted his most receptions, yards and touchdowns since 2018 while playing 374 offensive snaps. Vannett will be a free agent this offseason and is likely to land another short-term deal.
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Titans' Nick Vannett: Makes lone catch count
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Vannett recorded one reception on one target for eight yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Jaguars.
Vannett played a minimal role on offense, as he was on the field for just 12 offensive snaps. However, he made the most of his role and lone target in the game by hauling in a wide-open target from eight yards away to find the end zone. Vannett now has 15 receptions on the season, three of which have gone for touchdowns.
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Titans' Nick Vannett: Will play vs. Bolts
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Vannett (neck) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Vannett was listed on Thursday's injury report with a neck issue, but it doesn't appear to be a serious issue as he was able to practice in full Friday and should be good to go for Week 10. Vannett has logged 10 catches (on 11 targets) for 78 yards and two touchdowns through eight regular-season games as the Titans' No. 2 tight end behind Chigoziem Okonkwo.
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Titans' Nick Vannett: Pops up on injury report
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Vannett (neck) was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Vannett played 34 snaps on offense during the Titans' Week 9 overtime win over the Patriots and finished with two catches for 33 yards and one touchdown. While he was able to practice in full Wednesday, he was limited in Thursday's session due to a neck issue, which puts his status for Sunday's game against the Chargers in question. If Vannett is unable to play, Josh Whyle would figure to step into the No. 2 tight end behind starter Chigoziem Okonkwo.
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Titans' Nick Vannett: Catches second touchdown
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Vannett recorded two catches on two targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-17 overtime win against the Patriots.
Vannett has maintained around a 40.0 percent offensive snap rate in recent weeks, though his role is primarily as a blocker. That changed briefly early in Sunday's win, as he leaked off the line of scrimmage on a play-action pass and found the end zone from 10 yards away. It was his second touchdown of the season, though Vannett has also been held without a catch in four of eight contests.
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Titans' Nick Vannett: Finds end zone
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Vannett recorded two catches on two targets for nine yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-14 loss to the Packers.
Vannett has played on roughly 25 percent of offensive snaps each game this season, serving primarily as a blocking option. However, he managed a two-yard touchdown catch midway through the first quarter after getting open in the back of the end zone. Vannett may occasionally serve as an option in the red zone or short areas of the field, but his statistical impact is likely to remain minimal overall.
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Titans' Nick Vannett: Back on Titans' 53-man roster
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Tennessee signed Vannett to the 53-man roster Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Vannett was cut by the Titans on Wednesday to make room for a waiver claim, but he was expected to return to Tennessee, per Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com. Vannett is part of a crowded tight-end room made up of Chigoziem Okonkwo, Josh Whyle (concussion), Thomas Odukoya and David Martin-Robinson.
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Nick Vannett: Makes room for waiver claim
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Vannett was cut by the Titans on Wednesday, Sam Phalen of AtoZSports.com reports.
Vannett was cut to make room for a waiver claim, though he is expected to rejoin the team at a later date, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports. The Titans already have four tight ends on the roster, so it's unclear how he'll fit on the roster throughout the season.
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Titans' Nick Vannett: Traveling to Tennessee
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The Titans signed Vannett on Monday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
The veteran tight end has spent time with six different teams across his eight-year career, and he's now headed to Nashville after agreeing to terms with the Titans. Vannett most recently played with the Chargers, tallying 125 offensive snaps across eight games and recording one reception for three yards in 2023. Expect the 31-year-old to compete for a depth role in Tennessee's tight end room as the offseason progresses.
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Chargers' Nick Vannett: Will play Sunday
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Vannett (back) is active Sunday against the Broncos.
Vannett has been nursing a back injury the last couple of weeks, but he'll continue to play through the injury again in Week 17. With Donald Parham (coach's decision) once again inactive, the Ohio State product should be the Chargers' No. 3 option at tight end.
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Chargers' Nick Vannett: Could play Week 17
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Vannett (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos.
The veteran tight end was able to play through his back issue in Week 16, and after two limited sessions to begin the Chargers' week of practice, he has a shot to suit up Sunday. If Vannett is unable to play in Week 17, expect Donald Parham to see increased opportunities as a reserve option in Los Angeles' TE room.
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Chargers' Nick Vannett: Ready for Sunday
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Vannett (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Vannett was able to log full practice sessions both Thursday and Friday after limited work Wednesday, and it now seems as if he's had enough time to move past his concussion. The 30-year-old has appeared in only three games for Los Angeles this season, and he'll likely serve as the team's No. 4 tight end in Week 14.
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Chargers' Nick Vannett: Misses Wednesday's practice
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Vannett (concussion) didn't participate in the Chargers' practice Wednesday.
Vannett remains in the concussion protocol after missing last week's loss to the Ravens. The 30-year-old still needs to clear protocols in order to play versus the Patriots on Sunday.
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Chargers' Nick Vannett: Missing Week 12
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Vannett (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens.
The veteran tight end was held out of practice all week with a concussion, so it's not a surprise that he'll be inactive for Week 12's contest. Vannett has appeared in three games with the Chargers since signing with the team's active roster in early November, playing 59 total snaps (34 offensive and 25 on special teams).
