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Parsons Criticizes Falcons for Underutilizing Pitts
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In Short: Micah Parsons took to social media to express his frustration with the Falcons' use of tight end Kyle Pitts.
During Monday night's game, Green Bay Packers pass rusher Micah Parsons wrote on social media, criticizing the Atlanta Falcons for not utilizing tight end Kyle Pitts to his full potential.
The Falcons dominated the New Orleans Saints with a 45-24 victory, but Pitts' performance was underwhelming.
Pitts had his best game of the year, but it was still a far cry from his standout 2025 season when he caught 88 passes for 928 yards and five touchdowns.
Parsons' comments come as the Falcons prepare for a primetime matchup against the Baltimore Ravens this Sunday.
Pitts had been sidelined due to an injury but returned to practice last week, meeting all necessary physical and biometric requirements.
Daniel Flick, who covers the Falcons for the AJC, reported on Pitts' return and the team's recent performance.
What's still developing
- The Atlanta Falcons took down the division-rival New Orleans Saints on Monday night, dominating with a 45-24 final score on the road.
- He told reporters last week he still had a few physical hurdles to clear and biometric marks to hit before playing, but evidently, he’s checked all boxes.
- The Falcons’ players learned the news during their offense’s team meeting Monday afternoon.
- “Just seeing him grind on the side, obviously coming back from the injury, getting him to be where he needs to be, it’s great to have him back this week,” tight end Kyle Pitts said Monday.
- He previously covered the Falcons for Sports Illustrated and chronicled the Indiana Hoosiers’ fairy-tale run to the national championship in the 2025-26 season.
Sources
- Ajclink