Kyle Pitts is going into the last season of his rookie contract with the Falcons, as the team picked up his 5th year option for a handsome $10.8 million. When he was absent from OTA’s the online rumor mill was in full swing with speculation of this being a statement by Pitts in hopes for a new contract or trade. The rumors turned out to be unfounded, Pitts was instead reported to be at the team facility rehabbing a foot injury.

Kyle Pitts has not lived up to expectations placed on him as the highest drafted Tight End in NFL history when the Falcons selected him with the 4th overall pick. Pitts had an absolutely stellar rookie campaign, catching 68 receptions for 1026 yards and finishing as a top 12 TE in fantasy points per game. Each of his subsequent seasons have not been as fruitful for one reason or another, injuries sidelined him for much of 2022 and he has played with a new quarterback each season, for example. Things could look different this year with the new offense in full swing and sophomore quarterback Michael Penix Jr likely under center from start to finish – who by the way stated that he’s been throwing the ball to Pitts all offseason and he “looks really good”. Also keep in mind that Pitts only turned 24 this year and plays a position with a notoriously difficult learning curve – overall this Tight Ends value has probably fallen far enough to buy back in.

Author: Lukasz Stec (@Lukasz_FF01)