Overview
- Pitts signed the one-year tender Tuesday and reported to the start of Atlanta’s voluntary offseason program.
- The franchise tag guarantees $15.045 million for 2026 and keeps him from signing elsewhere this year.
- NFL rules allow the Falcons and Pitts to work on a multi-year extension until the July 15 deadline.
- The move sets him up as a key target in Kevin Stefanski’s new offense with OC Tommy Rees and new quarterback Tua Tagovailoa alongside Drake London.
- His 2025 surge featured 88 catches for 928 yards and five touchdowns, which earned AP second-team All-Pro honors.