{"id":235326,"date":"2025-06-02T10:00:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T14:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=235326"},"modified":"2025-06-02T09:34:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T13:34:40","slug":"kyle-pitts-trade-rumors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/06\/02\/kyle-pitts-trade-rumors\/","title":{"rendered":"Kyle Pitts Trade Rumors: Falcons TE Could Be on the Move"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kyle Pitts, once hailed as a generational tight-end prospect, is now the subject of Kyle Pitts trade rumors after <a  href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/article\/espn-breaks-down-trade-rumors-213028692.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ESPN\u2019s Jeremy Fowler<\/a> reported that a deal could come together if Atlanta gets the right offer. NFL insider Jordan Schultz added that the Falcons are seeking at least a Day 2 pick in return for the 24-year-old. Selected fourth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, Pitts was expected to revolutionize the position. However, after a promising rookie season, his production has cooled, leading to speculation that a fresh start might benefit both sides.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Sources: Multiple teams have reached out to the <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Falcons?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Falcons<\/a> about the availability of TE Kyle Pitts.<\/p>\n<p>Nothing is imminent, and Atlanta would prefer to keep him \u2014 but I\u2019m told it would take at least a Day 2 pick to even spark serious talks. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/smNLgOcBow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/smNLgOcBow<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Schultz_Report\/status\/1928473137953296573?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 30, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"639\">Drafted with High Expectations<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"981\">When the Falcons selected Kyle Pitts fourth overall in 2021, he became the highest-drafted tight end in NFL history. His unique blend of size, speed, and receiving skills had scouts comparing him to elite wide receivers. Pitts flashed that potential immediately, putting up 68 catches for 1,026 yards and earning a Pro Bowl nod as a rookie.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1117\">However, the seasons since have been less impressive, raising questions about whether he has truly lived up to his lofty draft status.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1172\">Declining Production Leading To The Kyle Pitts Trade Rumors: A Statistical Overview<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1231\">After his stellar debut season, Pitts\u2019 production dipped:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1431\">\n<li data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1299\">\n<p data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1299\">2022: 28 receptions, 356 yards, 2 touchdowns (in 10 games)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1366\">\n<p data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1366\">2023: 53 receptions, 667 yards, 3 touchdowns (in 17 games)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1431\">\n<p data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1431\">2024: 47 receptions, 602 yards, 4 touchdowns (in 17 games)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1622\">Through four seasons, Pitts has totaled 196 receptions, 2,651 receiving yards, and 10 touchdowns. He had solid numbers, but not the game-changing impact many envisioned when he entered the league.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1661\">\u00a0 Kyle Pitts Trade Rumors: Potential Trade Destinations<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1720\">Several teams could view Pitts as a high-upside addition:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"2840\">\n<li data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1906\">\n<p data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1906\"><strong data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1748\">New England Patriots<\/strong>: The Patriots could use Pitts alongside Hunter Henry in a dual-tight-end system, giving their young quarterback, Drake Maye, an athletic target who can stretch the field.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"2094\">\n<p data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"2094\"><strong data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1929\">New York Giants<\/strong>: The Giants have reportedly circled Pitts&#8217; name. Adding Pitts would give the Giants another weapon and a reliable red-zone threat to complement their young offense.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2351\">\n<p data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2351\"><strong data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2121\">Pittsburgh Steelers<\/strong>: The Steelers showed interest in Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith recently. Considering Arthur Smith, who coached Pitts in Atlanta, is now in Pittsburgh, a reunion could make sense if the Steelers want to upgrade at tight end.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2840\">\n<p data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2840\"><strong data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2610\">Philadelphia Eagles<\/strong>: The Eagles are always aggressive when it comes to acquiring talent. With Dallas Goedert&#8217;s future still somewhat cloudy due to injuries and contract considerations, Pitts could give the Eagles another dynamic weapon at tight end.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2840\">\n<p data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2840\"><strong>Miami Dolphins:<\/strong> The Miami Dolphins could also be a team to watch. If Miami moves on from Jonnu Smith as recent rumors suggest, they may look to replace him and could have interest in acquiring Kyle Pitts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2882\">Should the Falcons Trade Pitts?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"3076\">Trading Kyle Pitts isn\u2019t a simple decision. The Falcons&#8217; tight end depth behind Pitts is thin, and moving him would leave a noticeable hole unless they already have a replacement plan in mind.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3435\">While Pitts hasn\u2019t fully met expectations, he&#8217;s still young and talented. Unless Atlanta believes they can find or develop a comparable replacement quickly, it may not make much sense to move him right now. Pitts still can be a dynamic piece of their offense if used properly, especially under a new system and with a new quarterback in town.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3435\">Main Photo: Brett Davis-Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kyle Pitts rumors are heating up as the Falcons weigh their options. 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