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Falcons Open to Kyle Pitts Trade as Draft Week Begins

Atlanta’s shortage of draft picks has teams testing the Falcons’ price.

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Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • ESPN’s Adam Schefter said Monday the Falcons are open to dealing Kyle Pitts and named him a trade candidate to watch this week.
  • Kyle Pitts has signed the $15.045 million franchise tag, which guarantees his 2026 salary and still allows a long‑term deal.
  • General manager Ian Cunningham has told reporters he will listen to offers as he tries to do what is best for the team.
  • Atlanta holds only five picks in the 2026 draft and no first‑rounder after past trades, creating pressure to add selections.
  • Pitts, 25, earned second‑team All‑Pro honors in 2025 with 88 catches for 928 yards and five touchdowns, and reports suggest any deal would require significant draft capital and likely revolve around a team’s willingness to extend him.