The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed a potential call about a trade for Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
“They’ve inquired about some other weapons, and I know we’re taking about receivers, talking about pass catchers,” Rapoport said. “But they’ve had their eye on some tight ends, too. Jonnu Smith, there was a phone call there. Kyle Pitts, there was a phone call there. The Steelers are in the market for one more playmaker.”
Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith coached Pitts during his years as the Atlanta Falcons’ head coach. The first issue with the deal, however, is the cost. The Steelers are unlikely to trade a day-two pick to add a tight end.
The Pitts trade rumors come on the heels of the Jonnu Smith rumors, where ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Steelers have had talks to land the Dolphins playmaker.
Smith wants a reworked contract. He is scheduled to make $4.8 million this season but would like that number to be increased. If the Steelers did land Smith, it would come with a new deal. Schefter says Smith would like to stay in Miami.
As for Pitts, he has never reached the heights of being a top five pick at tight end. He had 47 receptions for 602 yards and four touchdowns last season and had one year of 1000 yards, which came in his rookie season.
Pitts now heads into the final year of his contract, and it will be a big year for him to prove just how much he is worth in the NFL