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Fant was limited during Wednesday and Thursday’s practice, but the 26-year-old will be able to role against his former team in the opener. Fant has a chance to be a TE2 with some potential TE1 games as the top option at the position in Ryan Grubb’s offefnse.

While Lockett does get the questionable designation, Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald told reporters that expects the veteran wide receiver to play in the opener against Denver. While Lockett may lose some targets to Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Ryan Grubb’s new offensive scheme, he’s still likely to pick up enough catches from Geno Smith to make him a solid WR4 to begin the 2024 campaign.

Coach Mike Macdonald said a few weeks ago he was “optimistic” Fant would suit up. A “full” Friday practice would be nice, but most indications are Fant will be out there against the Broncos. With the Seahawks’ pass-catching tight end competition cleared out in free agency, Fant has a path to weekly TE2 value.

We haven’t seen any real concern Lockett will miss Sunday’s season opener against the Broncos, though we’ve also yet to see a clear indication he will play. With his health up in the air for most of training camp, Lockett has tumbled to the WR4/5 borderline as we wait to see how things play out in the Seahawks’ new-look offense under OC Ryan Grubb.

Smith will be 34 at the start of the 2025 season and has no guaranteed money left on his current deal, which runs through 2025. That said, a down year by Smith could result in the Seahawks releasing him for a dead cap hit of $13.5 million while saving $25 million. The team acquired Sam Howell from the Commanders earlier this offseason, giving up a 2024 third-round pick in exchange for his services and potentially setting him up as the team’s starter next season. Much of what the Seahawks decide to do at quarterback in 2025 and beyond will likely depend on how 2024 shapes up under first-year head coach Mike Macdonald and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb. It’s not exactly a “prove it” year for Geno, but it could turn into one if things go similarly to last season.

The report clarifies which area of the body Fant injured on August 6th and his limited participation bodes positively for his Week 1 availability. The Seahawks’ tight end room thinned considerably this offseason, lessening Fant’s positional target competition and No. 2 TE Pharaoh Brown (foot) was notably unable to practice on Wednesday. Tight ends notoriously take a few seasons to develop and Fant was a highly touted prospect in the 2019 NFL draft. If his toe holds up, Fant has the potential to produce a top-12 season.

Lockett had been sidelined some of preseason with a thigh injury and starts out Week 1 of practices in a limited capacity. However, head coach Mike Macdonald was not concerned about Lockett missing time, so no reason to panic about his status yet. Expect Lockett to move through practices this week on the injury report, but he is still slated to play as of now.

Speaking with The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar, Metcalf recounted new OC Ryan Grubb’s first scheme-related message for the team, saying “All right guys, I know we had explosive players, but we’re going to run the ball.” Metcalf went on to say he initially “got mad really quick,” but has come to understand the benefits of Grubb’s downfield passing attack. The news bodes positively for the Seahawks’ No. 1 RB Kenneth Walker III but fantasy managers with Seahawks WRs on their team should find consolation in Metcalf’s conclusion; “I think the foundation of running the ball first is going to open up everything else for me... [and] everybody else in the receiver room and the tight end room.”

Released by the Chiefs last month, Toney had a free agent visit with the Seahawks on Tuesday. He left Seattle without signing a contract and will reportedly consider other teams that might be interested in the mercurial, oft-injured wideout. That Toney has options is a curious turn after his utterly disastrous run with the Chiefs, in which he made several costly errors and accused Andy Reid of lying about his injury status. Toney, 25, won’t be prominently featured wherever he goes.

Toney was let go by the Chiefs after a disappointing stint that also gave him two Super Bowl rings. Initially drafted in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Giants, Toney has tallied 82 receptions for 760 yards and three touchdowns, adding 21 carries for 119 yards and one touchdown over his three-year career. Between injuries and general offensive struggles, Toney is now looking for a fresh start. The Seahawks hosted him for a visit Tuesday and could look to add him for depth. Toney could be used as a gadget receiver in motion for offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb’s offense if he does indeed sign in Seattle.