Falcons' Kyle Pitts reportedly will sign his franchise tag, reports to OTAs
Pitts locks in his $15.045M fully guaranteed one-year contract as the two sides continue to negotiate.
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts will reportedly sign his franchise tag, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport . The Falcons and Pitts will reportedly continue to negotiate a long-term deal but he now locks in his $15. 045M fully guaranteed one-year contract.
Hey KP 🎱 pic. twitter. com/Yrukn5BJAJ — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 7, 2026 Pitts attended the first day on Falcons OTAs on Tuesday.
The 25-year-old tight end is coming off a breakout season with the Falcons last season. He finished with 88 catches for 928 yards and 5 touchdowns. His receptions and yard total were his most since his rookie year and only trailed Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, while his touchdowns were a career-high.
Pitts was also durable playing a full 17 games for the second consecutive season and in three out of four seasons. After the season, he was named second team All-Pro for the first time in his career. This story will continue to be updated.