Former Iowa football TE leads Cincinnati to Week 1 victory

After splitting his first six NFL seasons with the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks, former Iowa football star tight end and 2019 first-round pick Noah Fant led the Cincinnati Bengals (1-0) in receptions during their Week 1 victory over the Cleveland Browns (0-1) at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio.

During the former Hawkeye’s Cincinnati debut on Sunday, Fant recorded four receptions on five targets for a total of 26 yards, including a 1-yard touchdown catch from quarterback Joe Burrow on third-and-goal in the second quarter, which gave the Bengals a 14-7 lead at the time.

Fant signed a one-year, $2,750,000 contract with the Bengals, including a $1 million signing bonus , per Spotrac.

While Cincinnati certainly has a plethora of offensive options, with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins highlighting the talented receiver room, Fant should be able to carve out a productive year in the Queen City for a Bengals squad dependent on its explosive offense to carry the team.

Fant’s next opportunity will be on Sunday, Sept. 14, when the Bengals play in their home opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-0) at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Kickoff is set for noon CT and will air on CBS.

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