Kyle Pitts proved that the best time to have a three-touchdown performance is in your final year of contract. Catching 11 of his 12 targets for 166 yards, the tight end had a “monster” game. It not only brought the Atlanta Falcons a much-needed victory but also heightened the buzz around free agency. Reason? His contract is expiring this season.

Spotrac projected a whopping $45 million (ish) extension for four years in Pitts’ future if he returns to free agency. This means he will make more than $11 million annually. That’s not the only option he has. According to Spotrac , the 25-year-old may also land a franchise tag (if the Falcons desire, which is highly likely) for $16 million as well as a transition tag of $13.5 million.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank may have put off the dis

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