Falcons sign Kyle Pitts to three-year, $54 million extension

June 23, 2026

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The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract extension with tight end Kyle Pitts that includes $36 million guaranteed.

The deal, reported by CBS NFL insider Jonathan Jones, makes Pitts the third-highest-paid tight end in the NFL at an average of $18 million per year. It is also the largest three-year contract for a tight end in league history.

Pitts earned the extension after a career-best 2025 season in which he recorded 88 receptions for 928 yards and five touchdowns. Those totals ranked second among tight ends, and he earned Second Team All-Pro honors.

The Falcons had placed the franchise tag on Pitts in February to prevent him from reaching free agency. He was originally selected fourth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Florida and has amassed 284 career receptions for 3,579 yards and 15 touchdowns in 78 games.

Darnell Washington signing his $42 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers

Darnell Washington gets $42 million Steelers contract extension

June 17, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

Darnell Washington signed a four-year, $42 million extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers on June 4. The deal pays him $10.5 million annually and makes him the 12th-highest paid tight end in the NFL.

Steelers extend tight end Darnell Washington for four years

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed tight end Darnell Washington to a four-year contract worth $42 million. Head coach Mike McCarthy spoke positively about the player's abilities and contributions during the offseason program.

Falcons sign avieon terrell to fully guaranteed contract

May 14, 2026 Reported by AI

The Atlanta Falcons have signed cornerback Avieon Terrell to a four-year rookie contract that is fully guaranteed. Taken 48th overall in the draft, Terrell becomes the lowest pick to receive such terms. The move is expected to influence contract talks for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard, selected one spot earlier.

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