The Atlanta Falcons are expected to place the franchise tag on tight end Kyle Pitts before free agency begins, ensuring the former top-five pick returns on a one-year deal worth around $16 million. This move marks the first significant transaction of new general manager Ian Cunningham’s tenure.
Pitts delivered a standout season in 2025, leading the team with 928 receiving yards and five touchdowns. Despite entering his sixth season at age 25, the NFL community has reacted with surprise, as many anticipated a robust free agency market for the young tight end.