Kansas City, MO – April 20, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs have pulled off a stunning trade, acquiring Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts in a blockbuster deal to bolster their offense, sources confirmed to ESPN on Sunday. With Travis Kelce nearing 36, the Chiefs landed the 24-year-old former No. 4 overall pick to pair with or succeed their future Hall of Famer, igniting hopes of a Super Bowl LIX redemption after a 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Pitts, in year five of a four-year, $32.9 million rookie contract, caught 53 passes for 667 yards and three touchdowns in 2024, hampered by inconsistent quarterback play in Atlanta (NFL.com). His 2021 Pro Bowl season (1,026 yards) and a 50-yard grab against Kansas City last year showcased his elite potential. “Pitts is a game-changer,” a Chiefs source said. “Reid can unlock him.”
“Pitts to Chiefs? Offense just leveled up!”
The Chiefs sent their 2025 first-round pick (No. 31) and a 2026 third-rounder to Atlanta, leveraging their eight draft selections (Spotrac). The Falcons, eyeing a defensive rebuild, gain capital to target edge rushers. Pitts’ $8 million 2025 cap hit fits Kansas City’s $12.7 million cap space, with a fifth-year option looming.
“Veach snags Pitts? That’s a heist!”
Pitts joins Kelce (93 catches, 984 yards in 2024) to form a formidable tight end tandem, easing Kelce’s workload and giving Mahomes a new weapon. “He’s Kelce’s heir,” an NFL scout noted. X erupted: “Pitts and Kelce? Super Bowl guaranteed!”
The Chiefs’ offseason—signing Jaylon Moore and Mike Edwards—lacked firepower until now. As the April 24 draft approaches, this trade signals Kansas City’s all-in push for another title, with Pitts poised to redefine their high-octane attack under Reid’s genius.
