Falcons news: Tommy Rees sounds off on Kyle Pitts after TE’s 1 catch in 2 games

The Atlanta Falcons are urgently seeking their first win of the 2026 season, which could be secured by wide receiver Michael Penix Jr. returning from injury to play in Week 3. Meanwhile, the team's tight end position has faced challenges, with Kyle Pitts only making a single reception for 15 yards in two games, and receiving just four total targets this season.

Despite giving Pitts a $54 million contract extension, offensive coordinator Tommy Rees admitted that the Falcons need to find better ways to get Pitts involved in the passing game. Rees acknowledged that the team "missed opportunities" when it came to involving Pitts and vowed to do better. The Falcons will face the Packers at Lambeau Field on September 24 at 8:15 p.m. ET in a crucial matchup.