The move marks Ian Cunningham's first major decision as general manager and keeps the former top-five pick in Atlanta despite his breakout 2025 season, which included 928 receiving yards and five touchdowns.
While the NFL world reacted with mixed emotions—some lamenting the loss of a top free agent and others praising the retention of a young star—Pitts, entering his sixth season at 25, remains a key piece of the roster moving forward.