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Kyle Pitts: It’d Be “Dope” To Play Under Kevin Stefanski

Kyle Pitts has an opportunity to parlay his career year into a lucrative contract, opening the door for him to play elsewhere in 2026. However, the impending free agent tight end is intrigued by the opportunity to continue his Falcons career playing under new leadership.

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49ers rumors: Insider suggests Maxx Crosby, Trey Hendrickson, Kyle Pitts as potential splash moves

The San Francisco 49ers overcame plenty of adversity during the 2025 NFL season. San Francisco dealt with several injuries to key players throughout the season.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 23

How Kyle Pitts actually feels about potential reunion with Falcons

Kyle Pitts is due to cash in after posting 88 receptions for 928 yards and five touchdowns this past season, but when factoring in his potential free agency decision, he may also consider where he is most likely to succeed.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 21

Carolina Panthers should consider potential superstar in free agency

The Carolina Panthers are in need of some upgrades on offense this offseason, especially at the tight end position. The Panthers could benefit from a big target in the middle of the field, and they may be able to find one in Atlanta Falcons former top pick Kyle Pitts.

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Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 20

Falcons rumors: What’s next for Kirk Cousins, Kyle Pitts? NFL insiders predict the future

Newly appointed head coach Kevin Stefanski is moving quickly to solidify his new coaching staff in Atlanta. A key addition comes in the form of Bill Callahan, a veteran assistant who has been in the coaching industry since 1978.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 20

The Lions are going to need a near complete revamp of their tight end room after hiring Drew Petzing

The Detroit Lions got absolutely beaten up by the Los Angeles Rams in Week 15 and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 16. Those games were big moments for this team.

NFL News / EasySportz / January 14

NFL Open Head Coaching Rankings from Best to Worst

PITTSBURGH — The NFL head coaching landscape shifted on its axis Tuesday when Mike Tomlin stepped away from the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons, bringing the total number of vacancies to nine–over 25% of teams in the league.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / January 5

Kirk Cousins Open To Staying With Falcons; Latest On Kyle Pitts

Kirk Cousins made a persistent effort to leave Atlanta this year. The high-priced quarterback — one the team demoted late in the 2024 season — met with Arthur Blank about a release last spring.

Atlanta Falcons News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

Falcons Firing Could Lead to Top-Five Pick’s Departure

The Atlanta Falcons fired former head coach Raheem Morris yesterday, and impending free agent Kyle Pitts isn’t happy about the change. After a disastrous start to the season, the Falcons finished the season by winning four straight games, but that wasn’t enough to earn Morris another year at the helm.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 3

The (Literal) Increasing Trend From Falcons Tight End Kyle Pitts

With one game remaining, Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is on pace to extend what has become an almost comically improbable scoring trend. Pitts was drafted fourth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, and every year he’s been in the league has correlated with the number of times he finds the endzone.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 2

Falcons’ Drake London, Kyle Pitts will both play in Week 18

The Atlanta Falcons cannot make the playoffs as they play the New Orleans Saints to end the regular season. Yet, as the Falcons prepare for the Saints, they revealed the playing statuses of Drake London and Kyle Pitts, according to Falcons’ beat writer D.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 1

Kyle Pitts joins top Falcons pass catchers on injury report vs. Saints

The Atlanta Falcons stunned the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17. After jumping out to an early lead, the Falcons survived the Rams’ comeback attempt with a 27-24 victory on Monday night.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 22

Falcons Kyle Pitts Sr. Sets Franchise Mark After Strong Performance

GLENDALE – The Atlanta Falcons picked up just their second back-to-back win of the season on Sunday in Arizona, in large part because of the outstanding performance from Kyle Pitts Sr – and now, the tight end has a little piece of franchise history. The Falcons had leaned on the tight end over their last five games.

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Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 20

Falcons elevate former 1st-round pick to active roster

Atlanta’s injury report got awkward at the worst time, with Kyle Pitts showing up as a limited participant Thursday because of a knee issue after his monster Week 15 performance, leaving the Falcons monitoring a key piece of the offense heading into Sunday.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / December 16

Overreaction Tuesday: Should the Falcons extend Kyle Pitts?

In the absence of Drake London, tight end Kyle Pitts has taken full advantage of the opportunity to serve as the Falcons’ top receiving option. That role culminated in a career night on Thursday Night Football, when the former fourth overall pick hauled in 11 passes for 166 yards and three touchdowns.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / December 15

Franchise Tag Candidate: Kyle Pitts

The Falcons have only used the franchise tag three times since the NFL introduced it in 1993. With tight end Kyle Pitts a pending free agent, he could become the fourth Falcon to receive the tag during the upcoming offseason.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 15

NFL Week 15 fantasy football takeaways: Jacoby Brissett shines again

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Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 14

Former Gators TE On Pace For Best NFL Season After Stellar TNF Game

At this point, Kyle Pitts Sr.’s up-and-down NFL career has become a bit of an inside joke for fantasy football fans. While Pitts Sr. has continued to flash the near-unprecedented athleticism that made him a Pro Bowler as a rookie, the former No.4 overall pick has also been a non-factor during multiple stretches throughout his five-year career.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 13

Kyle Pitts Realizes Potential As Falcons Steal Win Against Buccaneers

TAMPA BAY – The Atlanta Falcons were treated to a bit of a masterclass on Thursday night, and one that they have been hoping to see since 2021 – Kyle Pitts Sr.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 12

'TNF' takeaways: Buccaneers blow late lead to Falcons as collapse continues

While injuries have played a big role in Tampa Bay's recent struggles, there can be no excuse for this loss.

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Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 13

Has Kyle Pitts shown enough to be retained past this season?

The Falcons might be 3-6, but there are a lot of promising aspects to the team when looking ahead to the future. The defense is full of young and hungry players, most of whom are under contract at affordable rates for several more years.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / September 29

The rumors are true, Kyle Pitts is indeed BACK

Among the many positives from the Falcons’ 34-27 win over the Commanders, Kyle Pitts delivered his best performance of the season, catching five passes for 70 yards and a touchdown.

Atlanta Falcons News / Gridiron Heroics / September 2

NFL Expert Floats Idea of Possible Kyle Pitts Trade for Falcons During 2025 Season

As the 2025 NFL season unfolds, speculation about Kyle Pitts’ future with the Atlanta Falcons is intensifying. With a hefty contract of $10.878 million for the final year of his rookie deal, discussions surrounding a potential trade may become more pressing if his performance does not meet expectations.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / July 25

It’s that time of the year again for Falcons TE Kyle Pitts

Every year around this time, Falcons’ fans get their hopes up that Kyle Pitts will finally experience the same success that he had as a rookie with Matt Ryan under center.