Pre-Snap Reads 5/22: How does Elijah Arroyo affect Noah Fant’s future?

Pre-Snap Reads 5/22: How does Elijah Arroyo affect Noah Fant’s future?
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The Seahawks have added another young, promising tight end to the depth chart at a time when Fant’s contract is up.

Today’s links include a Brady Henderson piece on Seattle Seahawks rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo, who may or may not affect Noah Fant’s status on the roster. There’s also quotes from Seahawks following the approval of NFL players competing in Olympic flag football, a key contract extension decision coming up for the Los Angeles Rams, and the sad news of the unexpected death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay.

Chat away in the comments and click on those links!

Seattle Seahawks News

Seahawks Players React To Olympic Flag Football News - Seahawks.com
On Tuesday, the NFL voted to allow NFL players to participate in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Curtis Allen: A Trey Hendrickson contract that could work for the Seahawks – Seahawks Draft Blog
With one of the NFL’s premier pass-rushers currently locked in a stalemate with his organization, I wanted to discuss the financial side of a possible Trey Hendrickson acquisition by the Seahawks. Most likely any trade would need to have an extension commensurate with his value included.`

What Seattle Seahawks must accomplish to make '25 a success - Seattle Sports
Seattle Sports' Stacy Rost weighs which achievements are most important for the Seattle Seahawks in Mike Macdonald's second season.

Irmo be there: Emmanwori's journey from 3-star recruit to Seahawks chess piece - Seaside Joe
Rhyme: Nick Emmanwori's Origin Story

What Seahawks rookie TE Elijah Arroyo's arrival means for Noah Fant - ESPN
The Seahawks are excited about their rookie tight end, but does that mean Fant's time with team is coming to an end?

Around the NFC West

Marvin Harrison Jr. emphasizing body, Cards' success in Year 2 - ESPN
The second-year receiver has not taken a lot of time off, working on his body and game before the 2025 season.

Brock Purdy: Not just about me getting paid, want to set organization up for success - NBC Sports
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy saw "a lot of changes and turnover" around the team early in the offseason, but his desire to sign a contract extension never wavered.

Rams must juggle Williams extension among crowded RB room - ESPN
RB Jarquez Hunter was selected in the fourth round of the draft -- the eighth RB selected in as many years under Sean McVay's reign as coach.

Tight end Brent Jones to become 33rd member of 49ers Hall of Fame
Tight end Brent Jones, a three-time Super Bowl winner and four-time Pro Bowler, will be the 33rd inductee into the San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame.

Around the NFL

Jim Irsay dies at 65: Peyton Manning 'heartbroken' by death of longtime Colts owner - CBSSports.com
Manning played 13 seasons and won a Super Bowl with the Colts under Irsay's ownership

2025 NFL offseason: AFC teams' best and worst deals, picks - ESPN
The Bengals have an unhappy star. The Patriots have turned...