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From Rapoport, “Earlier today, Pearce entered into a six-month pre-trial intervention program that, if conditions are met, will result in all charges being dismissed.” Pearce was initially charged with a misdemeanor and three felonies: aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing and eluding police, and resisting an officer with violence to his or her person. This deal would allow him to walk away with no jail time and no admission of guilt. The NFL could still suspend him at some point, but it does look like he has avoided career-altering legal trouble.

Kansas City, Breech said, “should be the first team to give them a call about making a possible deal” for Pitts, who is reportedly on the trade block, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “The Chiefs currently have two first-round picks heading into the draft and they would likely be able to get a deal done by sending just one of those to Atlanta.” Breech said dealing Pitts, entering his age-26 season, would free up some much-needed salary cap space for the Falcons and give them a first-round draft pick, which they do not have at the moment. Pitts, Breech said, would be the “heir apparent” to Travis Kelce, 36, who re-signed with the Chiefs last month after briefly considering retirement for a third straight offseason. Pitts in 2025 had 88 receptions for 928 yards and five touchdowns, a career season. KC last year ranked 11th in two tight end usage (28 percent).

We’ve seen some muted buzz on Pitts this offseason — to the point where Falcons GM Ian Cunningham gave a non-answer “it’s my job to listen” when asked about him at the NFL Owner’s meetings — but it does feel like real news that the Falcons are in a world where they’d consider moving him after Pitts signed the franchise tender earlier in April. Pitts, who doesn’t turn 26 until October, would represent an interesting upside swing. It remains to be seen if the Falcons could get enough for him, given the fact that he’d likely require an extension, to actually make moving him interesting for their long-term future.

Bernard, a projected day two pick in the 2026 draft, also visited the Browns and Raiders earlier in the draft process. The 22-year-old tallied 64 receptions for 862 yards and seven touchdowns for Alabama last season, earning a Senior Bowl invite, though he did not partake in the event. He led Alabama in receptions for two straight seasons and has the production to be an impactful receiver at the next level. The Steelers and Falcons are both looking for WR2s while the Browns and Raiders need any pass-catching help they can get with young offenses. All four teams should be in play to draft Bernard once the second round begins.

“I want to retire as a Falcon. My family loves it here,” Bates told local media. Bates had the worst season of his prime, per PFF grading, last season, finishing with a 59.6 PFF coverage grade. Entering his age-29 season, he’ll likely have to have a strong 2026 campaign to remain in Atlanta’s plans.

Robinson has totaled more than 1,450 scrimmage yards in all three pro seasons, most recently churning out 2,298 scrimmage yards, 11 touchdowns and 79 receptions last year. Robinson was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2023, is a two-time defending Pro Bowl player and last year earned first-team All-Pro honors as a running back and second-team All-Pro honors as an all-purpose player. The front office could put off a long-term contract extension until next offseason, but getting one done before the 2026 season begins would likely save them money down the road. He will contend for the 1.01 spot in fantasy drafts this year.

Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the deal includes another $1 million in incentives. The move comes less than an hour after Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary announced his retirement. Taylor was cut by the Chiefs for cap reasons this offseason but is still a capable starter, which is more than enough for a Falcons team now in search of McGary’s replacement. The move also puts less pressure on the Falcons, who are without their first-round pick this year, to address tackle during the draft.

The former No. 31 overall pick played in Atlanta for six seasons. He missed the 2025 season after suffering an undisclosed leg injury during training camp. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said last month that McGary should be “good to go” for training camp, so it’s unclear if his abrupt retirement is related to the knee issue. McGary made 92 starts for the Falcons over his six seasons and was consistently one of the league’s best run-blocking right tackles.

Pitts has locked in a one-year, $15.045 million deal for his age-26 season and, more importantly, will get in early work in new Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski’s system. Pitts has the potential to be a huge part of the Falcons game plan in 2026 and may go a bit underlooked in fantasy football because of his post-post-post-post-hype sleeper syndrome and the quarterback situation. He remains outside the top 75 picks in most formats.

Sills, who turns 30 in May, had a career-high 18/191/2 receiving line that mostly came down the stretch as Drake London was sidelined. He’s likely just a depth piece here to help former Falcons OC Zac Robinson teach The System to Tampa’s main wideouts.