Heading into the 2026 NFL draft, the reporting suggests that there may be a record number of trades this year. The New York Giants got things started early yesterday when they sent superstar defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the 10th overall pick in the draft.

The Falcons don't have a star on Lawrence's level, but that doesn't mean that they won't be busy in the trade market. According to a report by NFL insider Adam Schefter at ESPN, Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is one of the players around the league who might get dealt during the draft.

"Those who could gain interest include Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr., Titans quarterback Will Levis, Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler, Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II, Giants edge Kayvon Thibodeaux Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman and 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, among others."

Pitts is coming off a relatively strong 2025 season, having posted 88 catches, 928 yards and five touchdowns. However, his overall production since getting drafted fifth overall back in 2021 has been insconsistent, hence the trade bait.

Pitts is still young (he's 25) and hasn't suffered any major injuries since 2022, so it's possible that the Falcons could find a buyer that still believes in his potential. That said, the return is unlikely to be very satisfying for Atlanta fans.

Dealing Pitts also opens up another roster hole at tight end, and Atlanta still needs to deal with major holes at wide receiver, right tackle, defensive tackle, inside linebacker and cornerback. In other words, the Falcons may be better off keeping Pitts around another year and seeing if he can build on the good work he did in 2025.

Then again, there's always the risk that Pitts could wind up walking and cash in with another team, and the Falcons would lose him without getting anything in return.

This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Atlanta Falcons: Kyle Pitts listed as trade candidate by ESPN