Atlanta Falcons star tight end Kyle Pitts is officially signing his franchise tag and reporting for team workouts, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The move ensures that Pitts will be present for the team's offseason program as he locks in a fully guaranteed salary of $15.045 million for the upcoming season.
The decision to sign the tag provides immediate clarity for the Falcons front office and coaching staff. Although Pitts has signed the one-year tender, the window for negotiating a long-term contract extension remains open. Both parties have until the NFL's mid-summer deadline to finalize a multi-year deal that would keep the former first-round pick in Atlanta for the foreseeable future.
Pitts has been a focal point of the Atlanta offense since entering the league. By reporting to workouts now, he avoids any potential holdout and begins integration into the team's schemes for the new year. This development is a significant step for the organization as they look to solidify their offensive core heading into the season, per @RapSheet.
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