"He gives you even more flexibility," Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said of tight end Noah Fant before practice.

Tight end Noah Fant is expected to sign with the Cincinnati Bengals. The team has not announced the signing, but coach Zac Taylor said before Thursday's practice “we potentially have a good signing there" when asked about reports of a deal.

Tight end Noah Fant’s search for a new team is over after signing a one-year contract with Cincinnati, the Bengals announced on Thursday. Fant’s decision to choose the Bengals was anticipated earlier in the day with coach Zac Taylor hinting at the potential signing in speaking to reporters before practice.