Falcons, star TE Kyle Pitts agree to 3-year, $54M deal
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Key Points:
- Kyle Pitts Sr. and the Atlanta Falcons agreed on a three-year, $54 million contract with $36 million fully guaranteed, making it the third highest average annual value for a tight end in the NFL.
- The deal replaces the Falcons' 2026 franchise tag on Pitts and extends his contract through 2028, finalized before the July 15 deadline for a long-term extension.
- Pitts had a standout 2025 season, ranking second among tight ends in receptions and receiving yards, highlighted by a historic game with 11 receptions, 166 yards, and three touchdowns.
- Drafted fourth overall in 2021, Pitts had an exceptional rookie season with over 1,000 receiving yards, the first tight end to do so since 1961, despite injuries and inconsistency in subsequent years.
- The Falcons' commitment to Pitts, along with recent extensions for key players like Drake London, reflects the team's strategy under new leadership to retain its core skill players for the future.
