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Pitts Secures $54M Deal, Third-Highest TE AAV
24 Jun
Summary
- Pitts signed a three-year, $54 million deal.
- The contract includes $36 million fully guaranteed.
- His $18 million average annual value ranks third among tight ends.
The Atlanta Falcons have reached a three-year agreement with tight end Kyle Pitts, valued at $54 million. This new deal, which includes a reported $36 million in guaranteed money, will keep Pitts with the team through the 2028 season. His average annual salary of $18 million is the third-highest among NFL tight ends, trailing only George Kittle and Trey McBride. This contract replaces the franchise tag Atlanta had placed on Pitts earlier in the offseason. The deadline for a resolution was July 15. Pitts, 25, had a standout performance last season, earning second-team All-Pro honors with 928 receiving yards, 88 receptions, and five touchdowns. He was also a Pro Bowl selection as a rookie in 2021. The Falcons also recently extended receiver Drake London's contract.
