Overview
- Kyle Pitts caught 11 passes for 166 yards and three touchdowns in a 29–28 win over the Buccaneers, a comeback that pushed Atlanta to 5–9 despite already being out of playoff contention.
- According to ESPN research, he became the first tight end since 1996 to post at least 150 receiving yards and three touchdowns in a game.
- Pitts is in the final year of his rookie deal, and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported he has moved into franchise-tag territory, with estimates around $15–16 million for 2026; his agent David Mulugheta has publicly opposed the tag.
- Spotrac projects Pitts’ market value at about $11.8 million per year on a four-year, $47 million deal, as he ranks second among NFL tight ends with 797 receiving yards and has logged 24 catches for 338 yards over his last three games.
- Owner Arthur Blank plans to evaluate the coaching staff and front office after the season, a review that could influence whether Atlanta tags Pitts, pursues an extension, or lets him reach free agency.