The Kansas City Chiefs could be set to make another significant trade in the near future. Kansas City recently shocked fans by sending star cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams. In the deal, the Chiefs are receiving four future draft picks, including the 29th overall selection in the 2026 NFL draft. McDuffie is expected to sign a long-term extension with the Rams.
News of the blockbuster trade has certainly had a mixed reaction in Kansas City. Superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes responded to the deal by posting a single word, “Damn..,” on social media. McDuffie has been a key piece of the defensive puzzle for the Chiefs since he arrived in 2022. The cornerback was part of two Super Bowl-winning teams and was voted as a First-Team NFL All-Pro in 2023.
While Mahomes may not be thrilled with the move, he would likely love his team to make a key addition to the offense. The typically potent Kansas City pass offense was not at its best in 2025. In fact, the Chiefs managed just 23 touchdowns and 3,639 yards through the air. Both figures were mediocre among NFL teams.
Enter Atlanta Falcons tight end, Kyle Pitts. Pitts recorded 88 catches, five touchdowns (both career highs), to go along with 928 receiving yards during the 2025 campaign. His stellar season earned him a spot on the All-Pro Second Team. Atlanta recently slapped the franchise tag on their star tight end, but there are suggestions that the team could listen to trade offers for him.
Kansas City Chiefs Have the Draft Picks to Land Kyle Pitts
GettyKyle Pitts was back at his best with the Falcons in 2025.
CBS Sports reporter Jonathan Jones claims the Falcons want to keep star players such as Bijan Robinson and Drake London. They could, however, be open to talks regarding Pitts. As Jones points out, Atlanta GM Ian Cunningham has openly admitted that his team needs more draft picks. The Falcons only have five selections in the 2026 draft and are not set to pick in the first round.
Because of the recent McDuffie deal, the Chiefs have a plethora of picks. Kansas City now has two first-rounders in 2026, and nine overall in the upcoming draft. It remains to be seen what Atlanta would want in return for Pitts, but a second or third-round pick may get the deal done. The Chiefs could let go of either the 40th or 74th overall pick in 2026 and still have enough selections leftover to improve the roster.
Pitts Could Eventually Succeed Travis Kelce in Kansas City
Targeting Pitts would give the Chiefs a long-term solution at tight end. There has been plenty of speculation regarding Travis Kelce’s future with the club. The 36-year-old future Hall of Famer could very well hang up his cleats and announce his retirement soon. Nevertheless, a recent report has hinted that Kelce is likely to return for another season.
Even if Kelce comes back, Pitts would then already be in place to officially take over in 2027. The current Falcons star could also help ease Kelce’s workload for the upcoming season. Kansas City undoubtedly needs to give Mahomes more targets, and Pitts would certainly help.
Kansas City Chiefs receive: Kyle Pitts
Atlanta Falcons receive: 2026 2nd-Round Draft Pick