Ravens Considered 'Perfect Fit' for NFL All-Pro Tight End

Baltimore could trade for Atlanta's Kyle Pitts, one of the league's top pass-catching tight ends.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:56am

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The Baltimore Ravens are being viewed as a potential trade destination for Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts, a 6-foot-6, 250-pound NFL All-Pro. Pitts is coming off a strong 2025 season where he had 88 receptions for 928 yards and 5 touchdowns, despite playing with inconsistent quarterbacks. The Ravens, with star QB Lamar Jackson, could provide Pitts with an elite passer and a perfect fit for their tight end-heavy offense.

Why it matters

Acquiring Pitts would give the Ravens one of the most dynamic tight end duos in the NFL, pairing him with Pro Bowler Mark Andrews. This could take Baltimore's offense to new heights and provide a major boost as they look to return to the playoffs after a down year.

The details

The Falcons placed the $15.045 million franchise tag on Pitts for the 2026 season, preventing him from hitting free agency. However, a trade to the Ravens could still be in play, with Pitts potentially signing a long-term extension in the range of 4 years, $50 million. The Ravens have the cap space and draft capital to make a deal work, and Pitts' combination of size, speed, and pass-catching ability would be a perfect fit for their offense led by Lamar Jackson.

  • The Falcons placed the franchise tag on Pitts on February 24, 2026.
  • Pitts is coming off a 2025 season where he earned his first NFL All-Pro selection.

The players

Kyle Pitts

A 6-foot-6, 250-pound tight end for the Atlanta Falcons who was the highest-drafted tight end in NFL history when the Falcons selected him 4th overall in 2021. Pitts earned his first NFL All-Pro selection in 2025 after a strong season with 88 receptions for 928 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Lamar Jackson

The star quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, a 2-time NFL MVP who is coming off his worst season as a starter and will be looking to bounce back in 2026.

Mark Andrews

The Pro Bowl tight end for the Baltimore Ravens who is locked in on a 3-year, $39 million contract extension.

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What they’re saying

“Pitts will have options in free agency after he set career highs for receptions (88) and touchdowns (five) in 2025, but I still see a strong fit if he stays put in Atlanta under new coach Kevin Stefanski. With heavily defined concepts, Stefanski can set up Pitts to attack open coverage voids off play-action and also create isolation matchups.”

— Matt Bowen, ESPN Analyst

What’s next

The Ravens would need to work out a trade package with the Falcons to acquire Pitts, and then sign him to a long-term contract extension in the range of 4 years, $50 million.

The takeaway

Acquiring Kyle Pitts would give the Ravens one of the most dynamic tight end duos in the NFL, pairing him with Pro Bowler Mark Andrews. This could take Baltimore's offense to new heights and provide a major boost as they look to return to the playoffs after a down year.