Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts was notably absent from the team’s first organized team activity on Wednesday, but reports indicate there is no cause for concern. According to James Palmer of The Bleacher Report, Pitts’ absence is unrelated to any contract issues. Instead, he is at the team’s facility focusing on rehabilitation for a foot injury.
The 24-year-old Pitts is in the final year of his rookie contract after the Falcons exercised his fifth-year option last spring, which will see him earn $10.878 million in 2025. Since his impressive rookie year in 2021, where he recorded 68 receptions for 1,026 yards and a touchdown, Pitts has struggled to replicate that level of performance. Last season, he registered 47 catches for 602 yards and four touchdowns across all 17 games, playing 62 percent of the offensive snaps.
It is worth noting that Pitts hasn’t surpassed the 100-yard mark in any game since his rookie season, which highlights the challenges he has faced in maintaining his initial breakout performance. Falcons fans will be hopeful that with proper rehabilitation, he can regain his form and contribute significantly in the upcoming season. The team’s confidence in Pitts remains strong as they look forward to his potential return to full strength.