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Falcons TE Kyle Pitts Hits Free Agency After Breakout Season
Top 4 Trade Destinations for the Talented Tight End
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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After a breakout season, Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is set to hit free agency. The 25-year-old has emerged as one of the top tight ends in the NFL and is expected to command a hefty payday on the open market. Several teams are rumored to be interested in acquiring Pitts, including the Falcons, Los Angeles Rams, Philadelphia Eagles, and Kansas City Chiefs.
Why it matters
Pitts was the 8th-ranked tight end in the league last season according to PFSN's TE Impact Score. As a young, talented player at a premium position, his free agency decision will have major implications for the teams involved and the tight end market as a whole.
The details
Pitts was the 4th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and was expected to become a star. While he had a solid first few seasons, he finally broke out in 2025 with 78 receptions for 1,112 yards and 9 touchdowns. Now, the Falcons must decide whether to re-sign their homegrown talent or let him hit the open market, where several contending teams are expected to make a push.
- Pitts was drafted by the Falcons in 2021.
- He is set to become a free agent in 2026.
The players
Kyle Pitts
A 25-year-old tight end who was the 4th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. He is coming off a breakout 2025 season where he emerged as one of the top tight ends in the league.
Michael Penix
The Falcons' starting quarterback who is recovering from a torn ACL.
Kevin Stefanski
The new offensive coordinator for the Falcons, previously the head coach of the Cleveland Browns.
Matthew Stafford
The veteran quarterback of the Los Angeles Rams.
Davante Adams
The star wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams.
What’s next
The Falcons will have to decide whether to re-sign Pitts or let him test free agency, where several contending teams are expected to make a push for his services.
The takeaway
Kyle Pitts' free agency decision will be a major storyline this offseason, as the talented tight end looks to cash in on his breakout 2025 campaign. The Falcons will have to weigh the pros and cons of keeping their homegrown star, while other contenders see Pitts as a missing piece that could put them over the top.
