The Atlanta Falcons have signed tight end Kyle Pitts to a three-year, $54 million deal. The contract includes $36 million fully guaranteed, according to Pitts’ agents. This new deal replaces the $15.045 million franchise tag Atlanta placed on Pitts earlier in the offseason.
Contract Details
The $18 million average annual value is the third-highest in NFL history for a tight end, behind San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle and Arizona Cardinals standout Trey McBride. Pitts, 25, was a second-team All-Pro last season with 928 receiving yards, 88 receptions, and five touchdown passes in 17 games.
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