Falcons Officially Franchise Tag Kyle Pitts for 2026 Season

The Atlanta Falcons have officially placed the franchise tag on TE Kyle Pitts, preventing him from hitting free agency. GM Ian Cunningham stated the team is 'not in the business of letting go really good players.' Pitts, the 2021 fourth overall pick, can sign a one-year guaranteed contract worth approximately $16 million for 2026 or negotiate a long-term extension until July 15. He is coming off a 2025 season where he recorded 88 catches for 928 yards and five touchdowns on 118 targets in 17 games.