Could the Kansas City Chiefs put an end to the trade rumors regarding tight end Kyle Pitts?
Could the Kansas City Chiefs put an end to the trade rumors regarding tight end Kyle Pitts? originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
With Xavier Worthy, Marquis "Hollywood" Brown, Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce preparing to line up and catch passes for star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, it's hard to ponder the need for more offensive firepower.
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After all, the Chiefs have made three consecutive Super Bowls with Mahomes under head coach Andy Reid's revolutionary offensive schemes, even when deploying various receivers. This could certainly be enough for another deep playoff run.
One move, however, is encouraging a Chiefs fan page to believe the offense could go to a "new level" and be set up well for the future.
KCKingdom.com is pitching the idea for Kansas City to make a "splash" and trade for promising young tight end Kyle Pitts, who unfortunately has been used inefficiently with the Atlanta Falcons throughout his career and has been the center of trade talks for months.
"While Atlanta marches to the beat of its own drum when it comes to managing its roster, there have been consistent trade rumblings. It is noteworthy that Pitts didn't take part in OTAs and remains in trade rumors dating back to the end of the season," Nick Halden wrote.
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"It seems an early-day two pick might be enough to get the deal done in what would be a rental for the 2025 season. While this is a high price to pay for a lone season, the potential elite ability of the pass catcher makes the fit far too enticing not to consider."
If any team can figure out how to utilize the uber-athletic target, it's the Chiefs. They have made a living on Kelce's usage as Mahomes' security blanket all throughout their AFC dominance in the decade. Pitts could fit in that mold while not needing to be a No. 1 option.
He could also fill this role for years to come if Kelce is seriously flirting with retirement. Pitts' physical gifts could allow for even more creativity once he becomes the top tight end in Reid's scheme, as well.
It's certainly a splashy move, but this could still turn into a trigger-happy dump of draft capital if nothing improves regarding Pitts production and fit into the offense. The addition makes for a loaded receiving corps with only one football to be passed around.
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In a lesser role, Pitts could still learn the ropes of a new offense and find an area to contribute, especially under Kelce's tutelage.
This trade would spark a reclamation mentality for Pitts to motivate him to return to his top-five pedigree from the 2021 Draft.
It's not an exaggeration to say Chiefs fans have been spoiled with elite offense in recent years. A savvy move to land Pitts and intelligent coaching to integrate him effectively could result in the rich getting richer.
Related: Travis Kelce May No Longer Be Best Pass-Catcher on Chiefs
Related: Chiefs Minicamp Storyline Focused On One Key Position
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
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