Falcons tight finish hits snag forward of pivotal 2025 season

Atlanta Falcons tight finish Kyle Pitts’ pivotal 5th NFL season is getting off to a rocky get started.

On Monday, NFL.com shared that the No. 4 total select of the 2021 NFL Draft did not take part in on-field drills all through arranged crew actions the week of May 25 because of an undisclosed damage.

“[Falcons head coach Raheem] Morris added that the team is being ‘extremely cautious’ with Pitts but the [tight end] has been at the facility and present for every meeting,” a document on NFL.com famous.

Pitts had 1,026 receiving yards in 2021, turning into simply the second one 2nd tight result in NFL historical past with a 1,000-yard season as a rookie. He’s underwhelmed within the seasons since, making 2025 a a very powerful 12 months.

From 2022-24, Pitts has averaged 43 receptions, 542 yards and 3 touchdowns according to season. Making issues worse, the gamers decided on without delay after him have had significantly extra good fortune, together with extensive receivers Ja’Marr Chase, Jaylen Waddle and DeVonta Smith, cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Patrick Surtain II and offensive lineman Penei Sewell.

Chase, Surtain and Sewell have blended for 5 first-team All-Pro appearances and 10 Pro Bowl alternatives, whilst Horn used to be a 2024 Pro Bowler and just lately gained an enormous four-year, $100M extension.

Waddle and Smith have carved out important roles as WR2s with the Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles, respectively, each and every averaging over 1,000 yards according to season all through their first 4 years.

For a participant who is already fallen at the back of, Pitts’ damage may just make it more difficult for him to understand his possible q4. Michael Penix Jr., the No. 8 total select of the 2024 NFL Draft, is in his first offseason because the Falcons’ beginning quarterback. OTAs would were a precious time for Pitts and Penix to forge a connection, however the ones reps must wait till later this summer time.

Few issues have long past proper for Pitts in Atlanta, and according to his damage, they won’t give a boost to.