Falcons Lock in Pitts, Quarterback Battle Looms

0:00On April 7, Atlanta Falcons Titan Kyle Pitts is signing his franchise tag, locking in a fully guaranteed $15 million $45. One-year deal. The team and Pitts plan to keep talking for a long-term contract before the July 15 deadline. He showed up for the first day of their off-season workouts this week. Pitts had a strong bounce back year with 88 catches for 928 yards and 5 touchdowns. His best mark since his rookie. Season. Frank's second among Titans and receptions and yards only behind Traming Bride. Plus, the 25-year-old played all 17 games for the second year in a row and earned second team all pro honors for the first time. The Falcons face big choices ahead, like extending wide receiver Drake London and running back B. John Robinson before their rookie deals run out. Their quarterback spot is wide open too, creating real uncertainty for the offense. They just signed to a tag of Iowa after Miami cut him where he threw for 2660 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 15 picks.

1:03Last season. The 27-year-old got benched late and has injury worries, especially concussions. Meanwhile, Michael Pinnock's junior, their eighth overall pick from 2024, has battled five season-ending injuries since 2018, including three ACL tears and is set to compete when healthy. With pits locked in, it will be easier to test these quarterbacks in real action. Expect a fierce battle at the top, shaping the Falcons' whole attack moving forward. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.