3 best trade destinations for Atlanta Falcons' TE Kyle Pitts

Merriam-Webster defines the word "enigma" as "something hard to understand or explain." The thesaurus would say that's the first four seasons of Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts' NFL career.

The No. 4 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Florida, Pitts registered just one touchdown in his rookie season but also logged 68 receptions for 1,026 receiving yards — which ranked third among tight ends. Pitts' 2022 campaign ended after 10 games due to a torn MCL. Then, from 2023-24, Pitts averaged just 50 receptions for 634.5 yards and 3.5 touchdowns per season. Last season, Pitts ranked 33 out of 37 among tight ends with a 59.6 overall grade, according to Pro Football Focus.

As a pass-catcher, Pitts can be explosive. At times, he has shined as a primary catalyst in Atlanta's passing game, while other times he has been inconsistent and a tertiary factor. The mixed results are why the 6-foot-6, 250-pound tight end is entering the final season of his rookie deal with an extension looking unlikely. With Bijan Robinson already one of the best running backs in the league and wide receiver Drake London emerging as a star force on the outside, Pitts' value to Atlanta isn't what it once was. 

With that in mind, here are the three best trade destinations for Pitts, should the Falcons entertain offers for the 2021 top-five pick this summer.

The Packers are coming off an 11-6 season. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

A starting tight end isn't a burning need for the Packers, especially with Tucker Kraft emerging as a force at the position. But adding a new dimension to the offense, which Pitts would do, could be a compelling avenue for the Packers to try and get on the Detroit Lions' and Minnesota Vikings' level in the NFC North.