Analyst questions Falcons making Kyle Pitts highest-paid tight end
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons have until July 8 to finalize a new contract with tight end Kyle Pitts. If an agreement is not reached, he will play the 2026 season under the franchise tag, earning $15.045 million. ESPN's Bill Barnwell expressed skepticism about making Pitts the highest-paid tight end, citing concerns about his blocking and target share with other offensive weapons like Bijan Robinson and Drake London. With a new front office, the Falcons could consider trading Pitts instead of committing to a large contract.
- •Kyle Pitts has until July 8 for a new contract with the Falcons.
- •If no deal happens, he plays under the franchise tag.
- •Bill Barnwell questions the value of paying Pitts TE1 money.
- •Concerns exist over Pitts' blocking and target distribution.
- •The Falcons may explore trading Pitts rather than signing him.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — NFL analyst not sure about Falcons paying Kyle Pitts TE1 money
"ESPN's Bill Barnwell isn't sure if Pitts is worth a market-setting deal
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