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According to multiple sources, multiple NFL teams are showing interest in trading for Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has been the subject of trade rumors over the last few days. With the former No. 4 overall pick entering the final year of his rookie contract, multiple teams have reportedly reached out to the Falcons to check Pitts’ availability.
On Friday, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that Atlanta is seeking at least a Day 2 pick as compensation for the 24-year-old. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler added some additional context on Saturday.
“If Atlanta gets the right kind of a deal for Kyle Pitts, it very well could come together,” said Fowler. “I don’t think it’s a situation where they’re aggressively shopping him but it appears, talking to some other teams that think Atlanta is at least open to the possibility and Pitts might be as well.”
Fowler went on to explain that while Pitts is open to a trade, he’s still loves Atlanta and isn’t requesting to be moved.
“I’m told he loves Atlanta,” continued Fowler. “This is not a situation where he’s requesting a trade. But if he has a chance to go to maybe a better offense where he’s more featured — he’s kind of a third or fourth wheel in Atlanta — could be something that he’s open to.”
The Falcons probably aren’t desperate to move Pitts unless they get an offer they can’t refuse. Pitts lived up to massive expectations as a rookie, racking up over 1,000 receiving yards, but he struggled to match that production over the last three seasons.
Tight ends need the ball to make an impact, and Pitts hasn’t been featured as much since Matt Ryan was still in Atlanta. The fifth-year tight end failed to develop chemistry with former Falcons quarterbacks Desmond Ridder, Marcus Mariota and Taylor Heinicke.
The 2024 season was supposed to be different for Pitts due to veteran Kirk Cousins taking over at quarterback, but Cousins’ production was wildly inconsistent. 2025 might be Pitts’ last shot to prove he can be a difference maker on offense.
Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson is still high on the young tight end and expects big things from him this season.
“I’m expecting Kyle to take a big jump,” said Robinson. “You know, Year 2 two of the system. Year 2 of understanding what we’re trying to do offensively. All those things that come with it, so expecting a lot of good things from Kyle. He knows what he needs to work on with the details, some of the fundamentals and techniques.”
Pitts has recorded 196 catches for 2,651 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns since entering the league in 2021.
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