Pitts is entering his fifth season for the Falcons and is also entering his contract year. He is in the most important season of his career, as his play on the field in 2025 can determine whether or not he stays in Atlanta or can get a big contract somewhere else.
Atlanta Falcons","page_type":"Article Page"}}]}}" href="https://go.skimresources.com/?id=106246X1758984&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.espn.com%2Fnfl%2Fstory%2F\_%2Fid%2F45569999%2F2025-nfl-offseason-final-moves-suggestions-trades-signings-extensions-32-teams%23ATL" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ESPN's Aaron Schatz proposed that Pitts should be the player the Falcons should trade before the 2025 season. One team to look for would be the New York Jets, as they look to build a nice offense around Justin Fields.
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8).
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8).
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The Falcons have built a good team through the draft and through free agency, but it looks like there may still be some moves to be made before the season officially starts. The team still has a lot of decisions to make that not only include what to do with Pitts, but also if Kirk Cousins stays or goes.
The one main issue with trading Pitts so close to the season, is that they would need to find another tight end of his caliber on such short notice, and Pitts still has very good potential. Pitts can still be a very solid player for Atlanta, but they want and need him to be a superstar, especially because of how high he was drafted.
The rumors have been going on since the trade deadline of the 2024 season, but as of right now Pitts is looking to play another year with the team that drafted him. He has huge expectations and will need to fulfil them, or else he might end up traded midseason or once the year ends.
The Jets and Chiefs are some teams to look for and there will be more news to come out over time.