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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 29: Kyle Pitts Sr. #8 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up prior to facing the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 29, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Atlanta Falcons have officially made their long-term commitment to Kyle Pitts.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Falcons and Pitts agreed Tuesday to a three-year, $54 million contract extension that includes $36 million fully guaranteed.
The deal is significant beyond Atlanta, as Schefter reported it is now the largest three-year contract for a tight end in NFL history. Pitts was represented by David Mulugheta of Athletes First and Andre Odom.
The extension comes after months of uncertainty surrounding Pitts’ future with the organization.
Not long ago, the 25-year-old signed his franchise tag for the 2026 season, which was set to pay him just over $15 million. At the time, questions remained about whether Atlanta would pursue a long-term extension or potentially revisit trade discussions before the Nov. 3 deadline.
Instead, the Falcons have now solidified Pitts as a centerpiece of their offense for years to come.
Atlanta selected Pitts with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and he immediately rewarded the franchise by becoming just the second rookie tight end in NFL history to eclipse 1,000 receiving yards.
However, consistency has been harder to find since then.
Pitts battled injuries over the years and saw his production fluctuate as the Falcons navigated multiple quarterback changes and offensive philosophies.
Still, Atlanta clearly believes his best football remains ahead of him.
The timing also aligns with the organization’s recent efforts to lock up its young core. The Falcons have already extended wide receiver Drake London and are in the process of building around quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and running back Bijan Robinson.
Now, Pitts joins that group as another foundational piece.
For a player who was once considered a potential trade candidate, Tuesday’s agreement signals a dramatic shift.
Rather than allowing Pitts to play out the franchise tag and revisit his future next offseason, Atlanta made one of the biggest investments at the position in league history.
The move also removes one of the Falcons’ biggest lingering questions as training camp approaches.
Shane Shoemaker Shane Shoemaker is a sports journalist covering college football and the NFL for Heavy.com. His work has also appeared in The Sporting News, Athlon Sports, USA TODAY, and ClutchPoints, along with high school sports coverage for the Marion Tribune. More about Shane Shoemaker