Kyle Pitts ranks No. 8 TE in ESPN poll, Freeney comments on Falcons' outlook

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts was ranked the No. 8 tight end in the NFL by executives in an ESPN poll ahead of the 2026 season. This marks a significant rebound for Pitts after being unranked in 2025, following two years affected by injuries. Former Falcons player Dwight Freeney shared insights on the team's transition under new head coach Kevin Stefanski, suggesting the Falcons could contend with a.500 record in their division. The Falcons rookies will report to training camp on July 24, with veterans following on July 28. Alongside this, the team is in a competitive battle for the starting quarterback position, with Tua Tagovailoa seen as a potential front-runner.

• 1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Falcons Recap: Dwight Freeney's prediction, Kyle Pitts' ESPN ranking