Kyle Pitts has made headlines with his impressive performances, but a recent injury has put a damper on his season. The tight end’s injury raises questions about his availability for the Atlanta Falcons’ next game. Fans are eager to know what happened to Pitts and when he will return to play.
Here’s everything you need to know about Kyle Pitts’ injury.
How did Kyle Pitts get injured playing football?
Kyle Pitts has recently been dealing with a hamstring injury that will affect his participation in practice as the NFL season begins. According to Falcons head coach Raheem Morris, Pitts is set to be a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice due to this injury.
Morris confirmed that Pitts tweaked his hamstring a couple of weeks ago, leading to this current limitation in his practice routine. Despite the injury, Morris emphasized that it hasn’t significantly impacted Pitts’ overall performance. “Just trying to be transparent about all that stuff. It really hasn’t affected him too much,” Morris said regarding the situation. (via Atlanta Falcons)
When asked about the level of concern surrounding Pitts’ injury, Morris responded, “Not for me,” as reported by CBS Sports. This indicates that while the injury is being monitored, it is not causing major alarm. Pitts had practiced on Monday and is expected to continue with limited participation on Wednesday. The Falcons are closely managing his condition as they prepare for the upcoming season opener.
When will Kyle Pitts return to play in Atlanta Falcons?
The status of Kyle Pitts for the Atlanta Falcons’ upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers remains uncertain. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris has indicated that while Pitts’ hamstring injury has been managed, there is no definitive word on whether he will be fit to play. The Falcons are preparing to host the Steelers for their home opener.
Pitts, who was selected as the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, has faced some challenges in his career so far. Despite playing all games last season, his performance did not meet expectations.