New England Patriots named top landing spot for All-Pro TE on trading block
(Getty Images) New England Patriots named top landing spot for All-Pro TE on trading block originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Adding weapons around third-year quarterback Drake Maye is paramount for the New England Patriots this offseason, especially after releasing wide receiver Stephon Diggs.
As a result, the Patriots have been linked to plenty of names across the league’s landscape. It’s time to add another one to the list. Patriots named top landing spot for Kyle Pitts Given their need for offensive upgrades, the Patriots were recently named a top landing spot for Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts by Moe Moton of Bleacher Report.
The Falcons placed the franchise tag on Pitts for the ’26 season, but he’s available for the right price via trade, and the Patriots have more than enough cap space to absorb his contract, and potentially pair him with Maye for the future. "Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels can feature Pitts and Hunter Henry in two-tight-end sets to create mismatches all over the field," Moton wrote. "By the way, entering his age-32 campaign in a contract year, Henry may not be with the team beyond 2026.
Maye and Pitts have the potential to become one of the league's best quarterback-tight end tandems for the long term. " This story will be updated. More NFL news : Cleveland Browns owner leaves door open for Deshaun Watson to start in 2026 Andy Reid provides encouraging update on Patrick Mahomes Date of Seattle Seahawks 2026 season opener revealed by NFL Joe Flacco calls out 'dumb' NFL teams for not giving him a starting shot Travis Kelce shares message for Chiefs fans after signing new contract