Is Kyle Pitts Wanted In Tampa?
January 22nd, 2026
It’s hard to believe, but veteran tight end Kyle Pitts, who had a standout 2025, will be just 25 years old when next season kicks off.
Pitts has all the talent a tight end would need, but he’s been a roller coaster ride since being drafted No. 4 overall by the Falcons in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Pitts had a record-breaking rookie start to his career with 1,026 receiving yards and a Pro Bowl trip. Then he got hurt. Then he sort of disappeared on the field. And then Pitts made a strong comeback last season with 88 catches for 928 yards and 5 touchdowns. Even his blocking was drawing praise.
Joe brings up the former Florida Gator (2018-2020) because the Bucs just hired the Falcons offensive coordinator of the past two years, Zac Robinson. And Pitts is a pending free agent while the Bucs could use an upgrade at the position.
Was Pitts just crazy hungry in a contract year or has he matured into a Pro Bowl-caliber player? Or did Robinson figure out how to use him? Joe was highly impressed by Pitts catching 74.6 percent of his targets last season.
Pitts will have suitors and the Bucs might not prioritize tight end. But if the Bucs want to jack up their loaded offense even more, then durable Pitts is an intriguging option.
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