5:34 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) Falcons exercised Pitts' 2025 fifth-year option, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

5:02 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) looks set to benefit from improved quarterback play, with Kirk Cousins (Achilles) slated to sign a four-year, $180 million contract with Atlanta, Michael Rothstein of ESPN reports.

11:52 AM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) finished the 2023 season with 53 receptions on 90 targets for 667 yards and three touchdowns across 17 appearances.

5:40 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) posted one catch (on five targets) for five yards during Sunday's 37-17 loss in Chicago.

5:52 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) brought in three of four targets for 49 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons' 29-10 win over the Colts on Sunday.

1:23 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) missed Friday's practice for personal reasons but doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

5:27 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) caught three of five targets for 35 yards during Sunday's 28-23 loss to the Titans.

5:07 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) reeled in three of four targets for 47 yards during Sunday's 16-13 win at Tampa Bay.

5:26 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) caught four of six targets for 43 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Commanders.

6:41 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) brought in seven of 11 targets for 87 yards in the Falcons' 21-19 win over the Texans on Sunday.

12:58 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) caught two of four targets for 21 yards during Sunday's 23-7 loss to Jacksonville.

4:36 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) caught five of nine targets for 41 yards during Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Lions. He also rushed once for negative-four yards.

11:58 AM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) caught two of five targets for 15 yards during Sunday's 25-24 win over the Packers.

4:56 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) caught two of three targets for 44 yards during Sunday's 24-10 win over the Panthers.

12:58 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) (knee) didn't participate in the team portions of Wednesday's practice, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

2:21 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) (knee) ran routes against defenders Monday for the first time this summer, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

12:10 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) (knee) practiced Wednesday while wearing a brace on his right knee, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

8:57 AM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) coach Arthur Smith said that Pitts (knee) will be on the practice field Wednesday, Justin Felder of Fox 5 Atlanta reports.

5:21 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) (knee) isn't participating in the Falcons' current minicamp, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

2:59 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) (knee) isn't practicing this week, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

3:18 AM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) tight end coach Justin Peele said Monday that Pitts (knee) is "on schedule" in his recovery, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

11:52 AM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) Arthur Smith ruled Pitts (knee) out for the season Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

9:46 AM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) announced Wednesday via his personal Instagram account that he underwent surgery to repair a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee.

11:51 AM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) Arthur Smith said Wednesday that Pitts (knee) will require surgery to address his injury, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

5:18 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) likely has a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

4:28 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) placed Pitts (knee) on injured reserve Monday.

12:42 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) (knee) is feared to have suffered an MCL tear during Sunday's 27-24 win over the Bears, an injury that would require surgery, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

11:46 AM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) (knee) is believed to have suffered an MCL sprain during Sunday's 27-24 win over the Bears, and he will have an MRI on Monday to confirm, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

5:00 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) Arthur Smith didn't have an update on the status of Pitts (knee) following Sunday's win over the Bears, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

3:09 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against the Bears due to a knee injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

7:25 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) secured two of seven targets for 27 yards in the Falcons' 20-17 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.

5:55 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) caught five of nine targets for 80 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 37-34 win over the Panthers.

8:39 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) recorded three receptions on five targets for nine yards in Sunday's 35-17 loss to the Bengals.

5:04 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) hauled in all three of his targets for 19 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 28-14 victory over the 49ers.

11:39 AM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game versus the 49ers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

3:12 AM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) (hamstring), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

1:05 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

4:07 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Ashton Edmunds of the Falcons' official site reports.

4:18 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

11:38 AM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) Arthur Smith said Wednesday that Pitts (hamstring) will resume practicing, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

7:06 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) Arthur Smith doesn't expect Pitts' hamstring injury to be a long-term problem, though the tight end won't play this Sunday in Tampa Bay, ESPN.com's Michael Rothstein reports.

11:30 AM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

11:19 AM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) (hamstring) is not practicing Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

4:21 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant in Thursday's practice, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

1:14 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) (hamstring) wasn't spotted during the media-access portion of Thursday's practice, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

4:01 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) missed Wednesday's practice with a hamstring injury, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

1:27 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) isn't participating in the open portion of practice Wednesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

10:34 AM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) caught one of four targets for 25 yards during Sunday's 23-20 win over the Browns.

8:46 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) caught five of eight targets for 87 yards during Sunday's 27-23 victory over the Seahawks.

10:32 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) recorded two receptions on three targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Rams.

10:30 AM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) caught two of seven targets for 19 yards during Sunday's 27-26 loss to New Orleans.

10:30 AM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) caught two of seven targets for 19 yards during Sunday's 27-26 loss to New Orleans.

7:51 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) Arthur Smith said any Falcon who is healthy is slated to play in Monday's preseason game at the Jets, a group that includes Pitts, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

4:38 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) head coach Arthur Smith is hopeful Pitts is heading towards a Year 2 leap after spending the offseason working on his blocking ability, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

9:28 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) played but was not targeted in Friday's 27-23 preseason win over the Lions.

4:29 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) head coach Arthur Smith said Pitts is only "scratching the surface," Tori McElhaney of the ' official site reports.

12:43 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) caught two of five targets for eight yards during Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Saints.

3:10 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints.

2:45 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, after Falcons coach Arthur Smith said Friday that he'd wait until Saturday to determine the tight end's availability, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

1:52 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) Arthur Smith suggested Friday that the Falcons may wait until Saturday to decide if Pitts (hamstring) can play in Sunday's game against New Orleans, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

3:51 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

1:55 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) (hamstring) returned to practice Thursday, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

1:49 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) (hamstring) wasn't spotted during the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

6:53 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) sustained a hamstring injury during Sunday's 29-15 loss at Buffalo, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

4:41 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) secured all six targets for 102 yards in the Falcons' 20-16 win over the Lions on Sunday.

9:32 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) caught four of seven targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 31-13 loss to the 49ers.

5:23 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) brought in five of six targets for 61 yards in the Falcons' 29-21 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

7:17 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) brought in four of seven targets for 48 yards in the Falcons' 30-17 loss to the Buccanneers on Sunday.

4:58 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) caught two of six targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Jaguars.

11:31 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) secured three of four targets for 29 yards in the Falcons' 25-0 loss to the Patriots on Thursday night.

4:39 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) caught four of seven targets for 60 yards in Sunday's 43-3 blowout loss to the Cowboys.

2:04 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) caught three of seven targets for 62 yards during Sunday's 27-25 win over the Saints.

8:50 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) caught two of his six targets for 13 yards during the Falcons' 19-13 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

4:36 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) brought in seven of eight targets for 163 yards in the Falcons' 30-28 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

1:02 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) recorded nine receptions on 10 targets for 119 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's win over the Jets.

5:54 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) caught four of nine targets for 50 yards in Sunday's 34-30 loss to Washington.

4:58 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) made just two catches on three targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 17-14 win over the Giants.

8:30 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) secured five of six targets for 73 yards in the Falcons' 48-25 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

5:27 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) brought in four of eight targets for 31 yards in the Falcons' 32-6 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.