Potential Patriots target gets franchise tag ahead of NFL free agency
Pats Pulpit • • sports
Key Points:
- The New England Patriots face a significant need at tight end for the 2026 season, with only one established player under contract, making free agency a key focus for the position.
- Kyle Pitts, a top tight end prospect and former first-round pick, is expected to be franchised by the Atlanta Falcons, removing him from the free agent market.
- Other notable tight ends available in free agency include Cade Otton, Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Noah Fant, David Njoku, and Dallas Goedert.
- The Patriots have one tight end, Austin Hooper, set to become an unrestricted free agent, while Hunter Henry, C.J. Dippre, and Marshall Lang remain
