Kyle Pitts signs $15.05M tender, joins Falcons workouts
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- Kyle Pitts signed his 2026 franchise tender, guaranteeing $15.05 million if he plays the season.
- Atlanta Falcons posted a social‑media photo of Pitts reporting to the team facility on Tuesday morning.
- Falcons began Phase 1 of their offseason program Tuesday, limiting activities to meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehabilitation for two weeks.
- Pitts finished second among tight ends in receptions (88) and receiving yards (928) last season, trailing only Trey McBride, and recorded a career‑high five touchdowns.
- Pitts was named AP second‑team All‑Pro for the 2025 season.
- Falcons and Pitts have until July 15 to negotiate a long‑term contract beyond the tender.
Why it matters: The tender locks Pitts in at $15.05 million for 2026, giving the Falcons salary certainty while preserving the chance to secure a longer, more lucrative contract before the July 15 deadline. Both parties stand to gain a stable arrangement, but the limited window heightens negotiation pressure.
