Chiefs Analyst Proposes Acquiring Falcons' Kyle Pitts

Potential move would pair young star TE with veteran Travis Kelce before transition

Apr. 6, 2026 at 1:39am

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A Bleacher Report analyst has proposed the Kansas City Chiefs potentially acquiring Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts, which would give the Chiefs a dynamic young tight end to pair with veteran Travis Kelce for the 2026 season before Kelce's eventual retirement.

Why it matters

Pairing Pitts, a rising star at the position, with the future Hall of Famer Kelce would give the Chiefs' offense an incredibly potent one-two punch at tight end and set them up for long-term success at the position after Kelce's departure.

The details

The analyst suggests the Chiefs could draft Pitts this year, allowing Kelce to mentor him in 2026 before potentially taking on a reduced role, preserving Kelce for his final season. Pitts is coming off a 928-yard, 5-touchdown season with the Falcons and would provide a seamless transition at the position for the Chiefs.

  • The 2026 NFL season could be Travis Kelce's last with the Chiefs.
  • Kelce has discussed managing his snap count in recent seasons.

The players

Travis Kelce

Veteran tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs and a future Hall of Famer.

Kyle Pitts

Rising star tight end for the Atlanta Falcons, coming off a 928-yard, 5-touchdown season.

Andy Reid

Head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs.

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What they’re saying

“The Chiefs could pair Kelce with Pitts, who would take the franchise tight-end baton from the future Hall of Famer. In this scenario, Kelce would likely see a reduced role, which would preserve him for the season.”

— Moe Moton, Bleacher Report Analyst

What’s next

The Chiefs would need to determine if drafting Pitts is a viable option in the upcoming NFL Draft, and if so, how they would integrate him alongside the veteran Kelce.

The takeaway

This potential move highlights the Chiefs' forward-thinking approach to the tight end position, as they look to seamlessly transition from the Kelce era to a new era featuring one of the league's most promising young tight ends in Pitts.