The former Ohio State standout has played for seven NFL teams since entering the NFL in 2016.
On Monday afternoon, NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that the Minnesota Vikings are signing veteran tight end Nick Vannett. In a corresponding move, the team is waiving offensive tackle Marcellus Johnson.
Vikings have signed veteran TE Nick Vannett and waived T Marcellus Johnson.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 4, 2025
Vannett starred at Ohio State before entering the NFL as a third-round pick by the Seahawks in 2016. He has since played for seven different teams, including most recently spending the 2024 season with the Tennessee Titans.
In nine professional seasons, Vannett has career totals of 108 receptions for 1,012 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. His best season came in 2018 when he posted a career-high 269 yards to go with three receiving touchdowns. He tied that total this past season with the Titans while 17 passes for 135 yards.
Vannett now joins a Vikings tight end room that includes standout TJ Hockenson, Josh Oliver, and rookie Gavin Bartholomew. As it stands, it’s not likely Vannett makes the team unless Kevin O’Connell chooses to keep more than three tight ends.