Falcons sign Kyle Pitts to $54 million three-year deal

The Atlanta Falcons have secured star tight end Kyle Pitts with a new three-year, $54 million contract, the team announced on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The deal includes $36 million guaranteed and is the largest three-year contract ever for a tight end in NFL history.

Pitts, 25, was previously set to play the 2026 season under a one-year franchise tender worth just over $15 million, which he signed in April. The new agreement makes him one of the highest-paid players at his position in terms of average annual value, at $18 million per year. Only George Kittle and Trey McBride currently earn more annually.

The fourth overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Pitts is coming off his most productive season since his rookie year. In 2025, he posted career highs with 88 receptions and five touchdowns, while gaining 928 yards. For his career, Pitts has 284 catches for 3,579 yards and 15 touchdowns across 78 games.

The Falcons had used the franchise tag on Pitts earlier in the offseason with the stated intention of negotiating a long-term extension. The deadline for such a deal was July 15. Pitts' strong 2025 campaign provided significant leverage in negotiations, solidifying his role as a...