"I'm referring, of course, to Kyle Pitts. Fresh off career highs in receptions and touchdowns and heading into his age 26 season, Pitts will be a hot commodity in free agency after a breakout campaign and his third straight season playing all 17 games. While the ideal outcome for the Falcons would be a long-term deal if they're looking to keep him around,"
"Kevin Stefanski's offense prizes tight ends. From 2025 standout rookie Harold Fannin to David Njoku to Harrison Bryant to Austin Hooper, the Browns offense leaned heavily on tight ends during Stefanski's tenure. In 2025, Fannin was the team's top target and Njoku was third on the team in targets; in 2024 Njoku and Jordan Akins were third and fourth in that metric."
The Falcons face a decision on applying the franchise tag to tight end Kyle Pitts, who posted career highs and played all 17 games in a breakout season. The one-year tag would cost just north of $16 million and could serve as a bridge while pursuing a long-term deal. The tag window is open through March 3. New offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski values multiple pass-catching tight ends, increasing Pitts' strategic importance. Pitts has shown progression after injuries and uneven seasons, delivering his most complete campaign in 2025 at age 25 with five NFL seasons of experience.
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