Non-factor in loss
Pitts caught two of five targets for eight yards during Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Saints.
Pitts came into the contest listed as questionable due to a hamstring injury, but the rookie first-round pick ultimately was able to suit up. However, the tight end produced his worst performance of the season. He finished the 2021 campaign with 68 catches for 1,026 yards, but he only scored one touchdown. Pitts was as advertised during his first season in the NFL and was one of the lone bright spots on the Falcons' sporadic offense, but he likely will have to improve as a red-zone threat in Year 2 if he's going to take over as a bonafide star.
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Bryan Edwards
WR | ATL
Traded to Atlanta
The Raiders traded Edwards and a 2023 seventh-round pick to the Falcons on Friday in exchange for Atlanta's 2023 fifth-round pick, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Drake London
WR | ATL
No restrictions at rookie minicamp
London (ankle) said he fully participated in Friday's rookie minicamp practice with no restrictions, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Tyler Allgeier
RB | ATL
Could contribute early on
ESPN's Michael Rothstein suggests that Allgeier will have a chance to make an impact as a rookie in the wake of the team having let go Mike Davis.
Tyler Allgeier
RB | ATL
Moves up depth chart sans Davis
Allgeier will compete with Damien Williams and Qadree Ollison for touches after the release of Mike Davis, Josh Kendall of the Athletic reports.
Grady Jarrett
DL | ATL
Secures extension
Jarrett and the Falcons came to terms Tuesday on a three-year extension worth up to $51 million, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. The deal includes $34.5 million fully guaranteed, according to Rapoport.
Damien Williams
RB | ATL
Will compete for touches
Williams will compete with Tyler Allgeier and Qadree Ollison for touches after the release of Mike Davis, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
Olamide Zaccheaus
WR | ATL
Falls to No. 2 on depth chart
Zaccheaus will fall to No. 2 on the depth chart after the Falcons drafted Drake London with the eighth overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
Marcus Mariota
QB | ATL
Expected to open season as starter
Mariota is expected to be the Falcons' starting quarterback to start the 2022 regular season, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
John FitzPatrick
TE | ATL
Interesting fit in Atlanta
The Falcons selected FitzPatrick in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 213th overall.
Tyler Allgeier
RB | ATL
Atlanta selects in fifth round
The Falcons selected Allgeier in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 151st overall.