The Seattle Seahawks signed veteran Tight End Eric Saubert Monday evening. The exact terms of the deal were not known at the time of publication. He was used in a limited role with the San Francisco 49ers in 2024. He had 11 receptions, 97 receiving yards, and 1 receiving touchdown. Saubert began his career in 2018 with the Atlanta Falcons.
He also had stints with the Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars, Denver Broncos, and Houston Texans. Sauber has 47 career receptions, 389 yards, and 3 receiving touchdowns. How will he play for the Seattle Seahawks in 2025?
Seattle Seahawks Offseason Summary
Saubert joins a Seahawks offense that has been overhauled this offseason. They traded Quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders and opted to sign Quarterback Sam Darnold to replace him. Darnold had the best season of his career with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024.
Seattle also revamped its receiving corps by releasing veteran Wide Receiver Tyler Lockett and trading Wide Receiver DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers. To replace these franchise cornerstones, the Seattle Seahawks signed Wide Receiver Cooper Kupp and Wide Receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling. These receivers join Jaxon Smith-Njigba coming off a strong second season in the NFL.
Final Thoughts
While Saubert is not expected to be a large contributor with the Seattle Seahawks, he will provide the new-look offense with a veteran presence. He is expected to play sparingly behind starting Tight End Noah Fant. Saubert is not a flashy name, but is a shrewd signing for a Seahawks organization having a much better offseason than fans think they are.
