tight end Kyle Pitts Sr.. is signing its franchise tender, according to NFL Network, and is reported to be debuting atlanta falcons‘Offseason Workout Program Tuesday.
If Pitts plays on the tender he is guaranteed $15.05 million for the 2026 season. However, he and the Falcons still have until July 15 to negotiate a long-term contract.
The Falcons posted a photo on social media of Pitts reporting to the team facility Tuesday morning. The Falcons, who hired Kevin Stefanski as their new coach this offseason, were among 10 teams that hired new coaches who will start their programs this week.
Hey KP 🎱 pic.twitter.com/Yrukn5BJAJ
– Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) 7 April 2026
The Falcons began the first phase of the program on Tuesday, with activities over the next two weeks limited to meetings, strength and conditioning and physical rehabilitation.
Pitts finished second among tight ends in receptions (88) and receiving yards (928) last season, trailing only trey mcbride of Arizona Cardinals. Pitts added a career-high five touchdown catches. He was voted as an AP second-team All-Pro.
ESPN’s Mark Raimondi contributed to this report.
