The Seahawks released Fant on Tuesday, John Boyle of the team's official website reports.
Fant will hit the open market after appearing in just two games for Seattle in 2024 as a result of a pair of knee injuries. The 32-year-old may need to prove he's healthy before he'll get a chance to fill a depth role on the offensive line for another team.
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Seahawks' George Fant: Back on IR with knee injury
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The Seahawks placed Fant (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Fant returned from injured reserve and played in Week 9 against the Rams, but he aggravated his knee injury during the game after playing just 17 offensive snaps. With Fant on IR again, he'll have to sit for at least the next four regular-season games. He is eligible to return from IR as early as Week 15 against the Packers on Sunday, Dec. 15.
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Seahawks' George Fant: Unlikely to return Sunday
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Fant (knee) is doubtful to return to the Sunday's contest against the Rams.
Fant suffered a knee injury in the first half versus Los Angeles, which now appears to be severe enough to bring his day to an end. In his absence, Michael Jerrell will handle the right tackle spot.
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Seahawks' George Fant: Activated off IR
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The Seahawks activated Fant (knee) from injured reserve Saturday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Fant was placed on IR in September after suffering a knee injury in Week 1 against Denver. His 21-day practice window opened Oct. 23, and he was able to log a full practice Friday. Fant could start at right tackle Sunday against the Rams unless the Seahawks opt to stick with rookie Michael Jerrell.
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Seahawks' George Fant: Practice window opens
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The Seahawks designated Fant (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Fant injured his knee in Week 1 against the Broncos, and he was placed on IR prior to the Seahawks' Week 3 game against the Dolphins. His 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, and he was a limited participant in his return to practice. He'll likely have to log consecutive full practices before being activated off IR. Michael Jerrell will continue to serve as the Seahawks' starting right tackle if Fant is unable to return for Sunday's game against the Bills.
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Seahawks' George Fant: Goes on IR with knee injury
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The Seahawks placed Fant on injured reserve Saturday due to a knee injury, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Fant sustained the knee injury in Week 1 against the Broncos, and he was unable to play in Week 2 against the Patriots. He was a limited participant in all three practice sessions this week, but he was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Now that he's on IR, the 32-year-old offensive lineman will be forced to sit for at least four games, and the earliest he can return is Week 7 against the Falcons on Oct. 20. Stone Forsythe will hold down the starting job at right tackle while Fant is sidelined.
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Seahawks' George Fant: Not playing Week 3
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Fant (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Despite participating in all three practices this week, albeit in a limited capacity, Fant will sit out for a second straight game due to a knee injury he sustained in Week 1 against the Broncos. Stone Forsythe started at right tackle in Week 2 against the Patriots, and he figures to do so again Sunday with Fant sidelined.
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Seahawks' George Fant: Not playing Sunday
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Fant (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Fant sustained a knee injury in Week 1 against the Broncos. He was a DNP in all three practices this week, and his next chance to suit up is Week 3 against the Dolphins on Sept. 22. With Michael Jerrell (coach's decision) also inactive for Sunday's game, Stone Forsythe will likely step in as the starting right tackle.
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Seahawks' George Fant: Leaves for day
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Fant (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Fant exited in the first quarter with the injury, which was severe enough to end his day early. Stone Forsythe will likely be called upon to step in at right tackle for the remainder of the Week 1 contest.
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Seahawks' George Fant: Sticking around Seattle
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Fant and the Seahawks agreed on a contract Wednesday.
Fant will stick around Seattle for another season, operating as the team's top swing tackle behind Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas (knee). The 31-year-old has proven to be a capable replacement if called upon to start, and his return to the Seahawks provides the team with a security blanket on the offensive line.
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Texans' George Fant: Gets green light
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Fant (illness) is good to go for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Drew Dougherty of the Texans' official website reports.
Fant was given a questionable tag due to an illness, but it looks like he is feeling well enough to play in Baltimore. Barring any setbacks, he will be available to provide depth at tackle if needed behind Laremy Tunsil and Charlie Heck.
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Texans' George Fant: Uncertain for divisional round
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Fant (illness) is considered questionable to play Saturday versus the Ravens.
Fant popped up on the injury report Thursday, missing practice due to an illness, and his status is now up in the air for Saturday's divisional-round contest against Baltimore. If he can't go, Josh Jones would likely operate as the primary backup option behind Laremy Tunsil and Charlie Heck at offensive tackle.
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Texans' George Fant: Healthy ahead of Week 16
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Fant (hip/illness) was a full participant at the Texans' practice Wednesday.
Fant missed the team's overtime win over the Titans in Week 15 due to a hip injury as well as an illness, but he looks ready to go for Sunday's matchup with the Browns. The 31-year-old will be back in his starting role at right tackle.
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Texans' George Fant: Limited at practice
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Fant (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Fant was removed from the Week 1 loss to Baltimore with a right shoulder stinger, but the Texans never characterized the injury as serious. In fact, Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans believes the right tackle will be ready to go Sunday. That means the offensive line will lineup Week 2 against the Colts the same as it did against the Ravens. The Texans would love to reduce the number of throws for quarterback C.J. Stroud, who had 44 attempts in the season opener, and having consistency on the offensive line will help achieve that goal.
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Texans' George Fant: Suffers shoulder injury Sunday
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Fant is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens due to a shoulder injury.
Fant suffered the injury late in the fourth quarter, so it's unlikely he'll return. If he's forced to miss additional time, it's unclear who would step up as the starting right tackle, as the team has already placed Tytus Howard (hand) and Kilian Zierer (ankle) on injured reserve.
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Texans' George Fant: Inks deal with Houston
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Fant signed a one-year deal worth up to $4 million with the Texans on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Fant had tryouts with the Texans and the Titans earlier in the week but opted to sign with Houston. He showed versatility with the Jets over the last three seasons, starting in 36 games over that span while playing both offensive tackle spots.
