Falcons place franchise tag on star tight end Kyle Pitts

Falcons Use Franchise Tag on Star Tight End Kyle Pitts The Atlanta Falcons have placed the franchise tag on tight end Kyle Pitts, making him the first NFL player tagged this offseason. New coach Kevin Stefanski emphasized the importance of versatile tight ends in an offense. The Falcons are working towards a new contract for … Read more

Bears seek compensatory picks for Falcons hiring GM Cunningham

Bears Request Compensatory Picks Following Falcons’ Hiring of GM Cunningham Courtney Cronin of ESPN reports that the Chicago Bears are disputing with the NFL over potential draft compensation after Ian Cunningham, their former assistant general manager, was hired by the Atlanta Falcons as GM. The Bears believe they should receive compensatory third-round picks per a … Read more

Top TE Not Reaching Free Agency? Falcons Reportedly Expected to Tag Kyle Pitts

Falcons Likely to Tag Kyle Pitts, Top TE Expected to Stay Off Free Agency Kyle Pitts, expected to be a top free agent tight end, may remain with the Atlanta Falcons as they plan to franchise tag him, according to NFL Media. This tag would offer him a guaranteed one-year deal worth around $16 million. … Read more