Falcons bet $54M on Kyle Pitts’ upside with massive extension
Atlanta locks up its 2021 first-round pick after two uneven seasons, betting on upside over past production.

The Atlanta Falcons and tight end Kyle Pitts have agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract extension, with $36 million fully guaranteed. The deal, announced Tuesday, locks Pitts into the Falcons’ long-term plans after a career start that fell short of his draft billing. 4 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, has battled through two seasons of inconsistent production.
















