Falcons' Kyle Pitts is irreplaceable, trading him would create problems for Atlanta's offense

The Atlanta Falcons have had quite the offseason filled with “what ifs.” Throughout the offseason, the Falcons explored the possibility of trading QB Kirk Cousins. However, no suitor emerged — though one is likely to appear during the season.

“[Dak] Prescott was one of four different signal-callers who didn't finish last season because of injury,” NFL.com’s Jeffri Chadiha “Two years ago, the Browns started five quarterbacks, while the Vikings and Jets each started four. It's a fact of life: Quarterbacks go down in this league. This is why Cousins has a decent shot of playing some place this year.”

The Falcons have also received inquiries about tight end Kyle Pitts, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract.

“Multiple teams have reached out to the Falcons about the availability of TE Kyle Pitts.” While Schultz notes that “nothing is imminent” and Atlanta would still prefer to keep him, it would reportedly take “at least a Day 2 pick to even spark serious talks,” NFL Insider Jordan Schultz wrote.

The general belief is that Pitts loves Atlanta, but if he finds a better fit elsewhere, he would be okay with a trade. For now, a trade isn’t likely to happen unless an offer the Falcons “can’t deny” comes in.

Blogging Dirty’s Grayson Freestone believes Pitts is irreplaceable going into the season and that trading him wouldn’t be a smart move.

“Kyle Pitts is someone the Falcons can't replace for 2025. They have no receiving threat without him, and there aren't any outside options to fill his spot. The Falcons do not want a hole at any position as they enter the season with an inexperienced quarterback in Michael Penix Jr,” Freestone wrote.

Although Pitts’ production may have dipped, he remains a huge part of the Falcons’ offense. Keeping him for at least one more year would benefit the team. If Pitts has a proving season, the Falcons can consider giving him another contract — but the only way to find out is by not trading him.