The Atlanta Falcons and star tight end Kyle Pitts have agreed to a three-year extension worth $54 million, which includes $36 million fully guaranteed. Pitts is coming off the best season of his career, and by far his best fantasy season, catching 88 of 118 targets for 928 yards and five touchdowns. This was the perfect timing to have a breakout season because we aren't sure he gets this extension with another 50 catch, 600-yard season.
ESPN sources: TE Kyle Pitts and the Atlanta Falcons reached agreement today on a three-year, $54 million contract that includes $36 million fully guaranteed. It is the largest three-year contract for a tight end in NFL history. David Mulugheta of Athletes First and Andre Odom… pic.twitter.com/PYEEMRs8xa— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 23, 2026Fantasy Impact
Pitts finished as the fantasy TE2 overall last season, and signing an extension in Atlanta stabilizes his fantasy value. While we certainly don't have him ranked as the TE2 overall this season, he should still be locked in as a mid-level TE1 at worst in 2026.
An interesting twist that we could get with Pitts this season is the addition of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who we believe will ultimately beat out Michael Penix Jr for the Falcons' starting job. If that is the case, Pitts could have an even better year in 2026 with Tua under center.
