Pitts, fresh off one of the best seasons of his career, is reportedly on the trading block per ESPN’s Adam Schefter and other reports. He signed the franchise tag in Atlanta for $15 million this season, keeping him in the Falcons’ plans for 2026 unless a deal emerges.
A plausible trade scenario circulating involves the Broncos sending Atlanta the No. 62 overall pick in exchange for Pitts. That would give Denver a proven playmaker at tight end while addressing its early-position needs ahead of the draft.
Pitts produced 88 catches for 928 yards and five touchdowns in 2025, highlighting his upside as a former first-round pick. He has started 72 of 78 games in five NFL seasons, and his career numbers include 284 receptions, 3,579 receiving yards, and 15 touchdowns, with touchdowns increasing in each season.
Atlanta’s roster moves are influenced by changes under new leadership, with Kevin Stefanski guiding a Falcons attack that has shown interest in maximizing Pitts’s pass-catching potential. Still, Pitts’s one-year, $15 million tag makes him a tempting asset for a team looking to balance cost and upside.
For Denver, a successful trade would align with its goal of upgrading the tight end position while leveraging its quarterback stability to maximize Pitts’s production, especially in the red zone. The proposed deal would reflect the value of a high-ceiling, durable playmaker who has demonstrated year-over-year growth.
