Kyle Pitts’ status for tonight’s game with the Falcons could greatly affect his upcoming free agency, initially reported by The Sporting News. To make The Sporting News your Preferred Source, click here.
The season for the Atlanta Falcons might be nearing its end.
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However, a player like Kyle Pitts still has significant opportunities ahead.
Pitts will become a free agent at the conclusion of this season. The former top draft pick at tight end has not entirely matched the performance of his rookie year.
This season, though, Pitts has demonstrated more versatility on the field than he has since his rookie campaign in the NFL. He’s on track for a lucrative free agent contract.
If Pitts can conclude the season on a high note, he stands a chance of securing a substantial multi-year agreement.
The Falcons are set to compete on Thursday Night Football in Week 15 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Pitts may be dealing with some injuries, but his prospects as a free agent require him to be on the field.
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Will Kyle Pitts be playing tonight?
The expectation is that Pitts will take the field on Thursday night.
He participated in three limited practices and is currently listed as questionable due to a knee injury.
The Falcons have heavily depended on Pitts, giving him double the number of targets compared to anyone else on the team in recent weeks.
It’s advisable to check the inactive report at 6:50 p.m. ET just to be cautious, but it looks like Pitts is on track to play since he was involved in some way in all three of the Falcons’ practices this week.
If he plays, he’ll be a TE1 for fantasy football and a key asset in the Atlanta offense.
