Kyle Pitts signing franchise tender, attending offseason workouts
Key Points:
- Tight end Kyle Pitts has signed his franchise tender with the Atlanta Falcons, securing a one-year contract worth $15.045 million for the 2026 season.
- As a franchise-tagged player, Pitts can still negotiate a multi-year deal with the Falcons until July 15.
- Pitts, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2021 draft, completed his rookie contract in 2025 and had a standout season with 88 receptions for 928 yards and five touchdowns.
- He earned second-team AP All-Pro honors in 2025, marking his best performance since his rookie year.
- Over 78 career games and 72 starts, Pitts has totaled 284 receptions, 3,579 yards, and 15 touchdowns.