Falcons’ Kyle Pitts Makes Promises Amid Contract Extension
Summary
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts signed a three-year, $54 million contract extension despite not fully meeting early career expectations. Pitts has had solid stats in four NFL seasons but has not yet reached top-level performance consistently.Key Facts
- Kyle Pitts was picked 4th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons.
- He has 284 catches, 3,576 yards, and 15 touchdowns over four seasons.
- Pitts made one Pro Bowl and one second-team All-Pro appearance.
- He signed a three-year, $54 million extension with the Falcons on Monday.
- He did not reach 1,000 receiving yards last season, but caught five touchdowns, a personal best.
- His average yards per catch dropped to 10.5, down from at least 12.6 in previous years.
- The Falcons used the franchise tag on Pitts before extending his contract.
- Pitts expressed relief and motivation to prove his worth after signing the extension.
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