Field Level Media
07 Apr 2026, 21:35 GMT+10
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Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has signed his franchise tender and will participate in voluntary workouts, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.
He will be under contract with the Falcons for 2026 on a one-year deal worth $15.045 million. He still can potentially sign a multi-year contract with the Falcons by July 15, the deadline for players on the franchise tag.
Pitts, 25, was voted to the All-Pro second team in 2025, when he recorded career highs of 88 receptions, 118 targets and five touchdowns while totaling 928 yards.
The new coaching staff headed by Kevin Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees will retain Pitts as a primary receiving option alongside receiver Drake London.
Pitts has played for two different head coaches, two offensive coordinators and a variety of quarterbacks, including Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins last season. The Falcons signed former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year contract last month.
Pitts has 284 receptions on 451 targets for 3,579 yards and 15 TDs in 78 career games (72 starts) since being selected by the Falcons with the fourth overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft.
He made the 2021 All-Rookie team and was selected to the Pro Bowl that season -- his only 1,000-yard campaign.
--Field Level Media
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