Falcons sign Kyle Pitts to three-year, $54 million contract extension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 8:19 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons have signed tight end Kyle Pitts to a three-year, $54 million contract extension, announced on June 29. General manager Ian Cunningham praised Pitts for his consistency and growth on and off the field. This follows the team's earlier extension of wide receiver Drake London, who received a four-year, $141 million deal. Cunningham emphasized the importance of rewarding players while also considering the evolving NFL market and the team's long-term strategy. Pitts, 25, has recorded over 3,500 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns since being drafted fourth overall in 2021.
- •Kyle Pitts signs a three-year, $54 million extension with the Falcons.
- •General manager Ian Cunningham highlights Pitts' consistency and growth.
- •Pitts has 284 catches, 3,579 yards, and 15 touchdowns since 2021.
- •Falcons previously extended wide receiver Drake London for $141 million.
- •Cunningham aims for roster flexibility while rewarding talented players.
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons GM on Pitts extension: 'Kyle has earned this opportunity'
""Kyle has earned this opportunity," Falcons GM Ian Cunningham said about Pitts' new contract
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