Falcons TE Kyle Pitts drawing trade interest from NFL teams, per report

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Starting May 27, theAtlanta Falconsare back in pads for the first week of organized team activities (OTAs). Atlanta's entering Year 2 under coach Raheem Morris following an 8-9 campaign in 2024 that saw them miss the playoffs for the seventh year in a row. The offense took a step forward to become a top-10 unit by yards under the new coaching staff despite starting two quarterbacks during the season in veteranKirk Cousinsand rookieMichael Penix. TheFalconswere aggressive in the2025 NFL Draftbytrading back into the first roundto select edge rusherJames Pearce Jr.from Tennessee after selecting Georgia linebackerJalon Walkerearlier in the round. A new report says that might not be the last big move they make this offseason. Fox Sports' Jordan Schultzreports that multiple teams have reached out to the Falcons about trading for tight endKyle Pitts. Schultz's report states the Falcons would like to keep the former No. 4 overall pick and it would take at least a Day 2 draft pick for Atlanta to be interested. Sources: Multiple teams have reached out to the#Falconsabout the availability of TE Kyle Pitts.Nothing is imminent, and Atlanta would prefer to keep him — but I'm told it would take at least a Day 2 pick to even spark serious talks.pic.twitter.com/smNLgOcBow — Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report)May 30, 2025 No teams were specified in his report to be interested in Pitts. Pitts made the Pro Bowl as a rookie with 68 catches for 1,025 yards and one touchdown on 110 targets. He has yet to meet those marks in catches and yards since then. He did produce a career-high four touchdowns in 2024. Atlanta picked up Pitts' fifth-year option last offseason to secure his services for 2025. He'll be making $10.878 million against the salary cap this season but, at the time of this publishing, does not have an extension keeping him in Atlanta beyond 2025. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Falcons' Kyle Pitts drawing trade interest, per reports

 

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