Overview
- Pitts’ Week 15 breakout against Tampa Bay featured 11 catches for 166 yards and three touchdowns, part of a multi-game run that pushed him near the top of tight end leaderboards.
- NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Atlanta is weighing the franchise tag at roughly $15.9 million, while agent David Mulugheta is opposed and prefers a long-term deal.
- Over the Cap projects the Falcons with under $1 million in 2026 space, and Heavy reports Kirk Cousins carries a $57.5 million cap hit that tightens options.
- Pro Football Rumors notes Atlanta also must consider big decisions on Bijan Robinson and Drake London, with a tag-and-trade scenario for Pitts described as possible.
- If untagged, Pitts would enter a 2026 tight end market headlined by older veterans, with Spotrac pegging his current value around $14.1 million per year.