NFL Trade Rumor: Baltimore Ravens emerge as top landing spot for Atlanta Falcons’ $15M franchise-tagged star amid contract uncertainty | NFL News
The Atlanta Falcons’ star player, Kyle Pitts, has found himself in the middle of trade rumors after the team placed a franchise tag on him. Amid this, the Baltimore Ravens have emerged as a potential landing spot for the star player.
Which teams are interested in Kyle Pitts?
In the last few days, while a number of rival teams have been linked to Kyle Pitts, as per NFL insiders, the Baltimore Ravens have emerged as a top landing spot for the star player.
What are insiders saying about the trade rumors?
A few hours ago, ESPN’s Dan Graziano wrote in a recent report, “The Falcons, particularly with a new coaching staff and front office, might want to see how he fits in their new offense before committing long term.”ESPN’s Dan Graziano added, “If they don’t get him extended by July 15, and that rankles him and/or they struggle early in the season, teams will come asking about the availability of the uber-talented former top-10 pick, who doesn’t turn 26 until October.”ESPN’s Dan Graziano continued, “Baltimore lost a pair of tight ends — Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar — in free agency and could be looking for the kind of offense Pitts can generate.”
Contract details and salary cap implications
For the Atlanta Falcons, trading Kyle Pitts would immediately free up $15 million in the team’s cap space.Kyle Pitts’ current contract with the Atlanta Falcons also yields zero dead cap for the team.If the Baltimore Ravens trade for Kyle Pitts, the team wont be allowed to change his franchise tag salary amount until the season ends. But the Baltimore Ravens would also secure exclusive negotiating rights to extend his contract before he hits unrestricted free agency in 2027.
How could the trade impact the teams?
For the Atlanta Falcons, trading Kyle Pitts clears his $15.045 million franchise tag salary off the books for the team as it leaves head coach Kevin Stefanski to lean heavily on wide receiver Drake London and running back Bijan Robinson.For the Baltimore Ravens, trading for Kyle Pitts would be pretty affordable and within their budget. Signing him also leaves them with roughly $2.58 million in buffer room.
