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Marc Raimondi
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons tight finish Kyle Pitts is coping with an damage, head coach Raheem Morris mentioned Monday earlier than the workforce’s second week of voluntary OTA practices.
Pitts was not in attendance final week throughout a media viewing interval of observe, however Morris mentioned Pitts has been within the constructing and in “each assembly.” The previous Professional Bowler would not have a contract after this season; nevertheless, his on-field absence is because of the damage, not a maintain out.
“Extraordinarily cautious with Kyle proper now and what he is obtained happening,” Morris mentioned. “Clearly, do not discuss accidents this time of 12 months, however undoubtedly being cautious with him, so you will not see him. He is been right here, he is completed such an amazing job. … He is been in each single factor that we have completed aside from the sector, and he is been completely excellent to be round.”
Pitts, 24, had 47 receptions for 602 yards with 4 landing catches final season because the workforce’s main tight finish.
The previous No. 4 general decide has been unable to come back near his rookie numbers in 2021 when he had 68 catches for 1,026 yards and a landing seize. Pitts was the primary rookie tight finish to make the Professional Bowl since Jeremy Shockey in 2002. Since then, although, he has struggled with leg accidents and inconsistency.
The Falcons picked up Pitts’ fifth-year rookie contract possibility final offseason. He has not been prolonged, and 2025 can be a pivotal season that can decide what he is capable of garner in free company, both in Atlanta or elsewhere.