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Falcons Face Free Agency Exodus: Pitts, Elliss Among Key Departures
3 Jan
Summary
- Falcons face significant free agency with multiple starters set to leave.
- Key players like Kyle Pitts and Kaden Elliss are among those leaving.
- The team lacks sufficient salary cap space to retain all impending free agents.
The Atlanta Falcons are preparing for a substantial roster shake-up as the 2025 NFL season concludes. With the official start of NFL free agency on March 11, the team faces the challenge of retaining key players amidst significant salary cap constraints. Several important starters, including tight end Kyle Pitts and linebacker Kaden Elliss, are among those whose contracts are expiring.
Beyond the starters, several key backup players will also become free agents. Running back Tyler Allgeier and cornerback Dee Alford are also set to see their contracts expire. The team's inability to retain everyone due to cap limitations signals a period of transition for the Falcons.
Atlanta will close out their season this Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. Having already traded their first-round pick for the upcoming draft, the outcome of this final game holds little consequence. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
