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NFL·ANALYSIS·July 31, 2026 03:08 PM ET

Pitts says Falcons extension caught him by surprise

Three-year, $54 million deal runs through 2028

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 311 min read
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Pitts said he didn't know his contract extension was coming. "It was pretty cool to see." #Falcons Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: Pitts signed the deal after initially accepting the franchise tag. The extension includes $36 million fully guaranteed.

Why it matters: The agreement replaces a one-year commitment with contractual stability through 2028. It also keeps a key piece in Atlanta's plans for a tight-end-heavy offense.

By the numbers: The contract averages $18 million per year, with two-thirds of its total value fully guaranteed. It replaces a 2026 franchise tag worth about $15 million.

What to watch: Training camp will show how often Atlanta deploys the 13-personnel packages Pitts said he enjoys.

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