Falcons extend Kyle Pitts, add $11 million in salary cap space
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons finalized a three-year, $54 million extension with tight end Kyle Pitts on June 25, 2026, with $36 million guaranteed. This new deal allows the Falcons to save over $11 million in salary cap space for the current season. The team, focused on retaining key players, aims to secure its offensive core, which also includes Drake London and Bijan Robinson. Following this move, the Falcons could further increase their cap space by extending Robinson, which might save an additional $2 million for the 2026 season.
- •Kyle Pitts' extension saves the Falcons over $11 million in cap space.
- •Contract totals $54 million, with $36 million guaranteed.
- •Falcons aim to retain key players for offense.
- •They currently have around $38.6 million in cap space.
- •An extension of Bijan Robinson could further improve cap space.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — How much cap space do Falcons have after Kyle Pitts extension?
"Kyle Pitts deal saves Falcons another $11 million in salary cap space
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