Overview
- The Seahawks signed Nick Vannett on Friday to bolster the tight end room before camp, according to the team announcement.
- Seattle waived cornerback Tyrone Broden to open a spot on the 90-man roster for Vannett.
- The signing follows earlier tryouts this week for three tight ends after the team waived Harrison Bryant with an injury designation.
- Vannett was Seattle’s 2016 third-round pick and has totaled 108 receptions for 1,012 yards and nine touchdowns across multiple teams over a 10-year career.
- Vannett will compete for a roster spot and special-teams or blocking-role work in camp, a move that creates pressure on younger options such as Nick Kallerup and undrafted rookie Lance Mason and could leave him as practice-squad insurance if he does not make the 53-man roster.