Sources: Falcons, TE Kyle Pitts agree to 3-year, $54M deal
Tight end Kyle Pitts has signed a three-year contract extension worth $54 million. General Manager Ian Cunningham and Pitts both expressed optimism about the player's future role with the team. Pitts aims to help the franchise end its playoff drought.
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Confirmed agreement of terms and reactions from the player and general manager.
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Kyle Pitts Signs 3-Year, $54 Million Extension With Atlanta Falcons
confidence 100%Tight end Kyle Pitts has signed a three-year contract extension worth $54 million. General Manager Ian Cunningham and Pitts both expressed optimism about the player's future role with the team. Pitts aims to help the franchise end its playoff drought.
What's confirmed:
- Kyle Pitts signed a three-year, $54 million contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons.
- Falcons GM Ian Cunningham is excited to see Pitts' performance following the deal.
- Pitts believes the Falcons are building something special.
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Kyle Pitts and Atlanta Falcons Agree to 3-Year, $54 Million Extension
confidence 100%Tight end Kyle Pitts has signed a three-year contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons valued at $54 million. The deal includes $36 million in guarantees. This agreement ensures Pitts will not play the 2026 season under a franchise tag.
What's confirmed:
- Kyle Pitts and the Atlanta Falcons agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract extension.
- The deal includes $36 million fully guaranteed.
- Pitts will average $18 million per season.
- This average salary ranks Pitts third among tight ends in the league, behind George Kittle and Trey McBride.
Still unconfirmed:
- Dalton Kincaid's next contract will be directly impacted by the Kyle Pitts deal.