The Atlanta Falcons have announced that they have placed tight end, Kyle Pitts, on injured reserve with a torn MCL. There was some fear in the organization that he suffered the tear and an MRI confirmed those fears. Right now it seems likely he will need surgery and that will end his season. The highly touted tight end has had some struggles this year, but still shows promise and is a big part of the plans moving forward with the Atlanta Falcons. Pitts was the team’s 4th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft becoming the highest-drafted tight end ever.
Sources: #Falcons standout TE Kyle Pitts is believed to have suffered a torn MCL that would require surgery. This is following his MRI today. A brutal blow to one of the game’s best young players. He’ll have a second opinion before deciding what’s next. pic.twitter.com/bR4PyMJNks
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 21, 2022
In his second year with the Atlanta Falcons, Kyle Pitts has caught 28 passes for 356 yards and two touchdowns on 59 targets. His production has been down this season due to several factors including drops, chemistry with quarterback Marcus Mariota, and more attention from the defense. The hope is he can bounce back next season regardless if he is able to return this season or not. Atlanta has a lot invested in the second-year tight end.
Falcons place TE Kyle Pitts on injured reserve. pic.twitter.com/5fCtd6HcmU
— NFL (@NFL) November 21, 2022
The Atlanta Falcons are currently in a full-on rebuild and Kyle Pitts is a big part of those rebuilding plans. Hopefully, he can come back better than ever and live up to those high expectations. We here at Def Pen Sports wish him the best in his recovery and return to the football field.
