Noah Fant's move to Cincinnati instantly reshapes the Bengals' tight end dynamic. Fant, 27, pairs with Joe Burrow to form a versatile receiving threat that complements an already crowded tight end room in Gesicki, Drew Sample, Tanner Hudson, Cam Grandy, and Tanner McLachlan. Burrow finished 2024 with 4,918 passing yards and 43 TDs, and relied on tight ends for a sizable share of his throws (129 of 460). Fant’s ability to line up in the slot or block will give Cincinnati flexibility in 12-personnel and two-TE sets, potentially boosting Burrow’s efficiency and Fant’s target volume early as he learns the playbook. Early practice reveals big-play potential, while coaches emphasize a measured ramp-up. Fantasy managers should track his acclimation pace, preseason utilization, and how Cincinnati deploys Fant in various alignments as a signal of his 2025 upside.