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Falcons agree to $54 million, 3-year deal that makes Kyle Pitts Sr. 1 of NFL's top paid tight ends
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk CHARLES ODUM, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The agreement was announced by Pitts' agency, Athletes First, through a social media post on Tuesday.
The Atlanta Falcons have reached a contract agreement with tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. The deal is for three years and is worth $54 million. This makes Pitts one of the top paid tight ends in the NFL.
The agreement was announced by Pitts' agency, Athletes First, through a social media post on Tuesday. The contract secures Pitts as a key player on the Falcons' offense through the 2028 season. Further details about the contract and Pitts' role with the Falcons are available from the source.
The age of Kyle Pitts Sr is mentioned but not specified in the available information.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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