The Falcons are still mathematically in the playoffs but don’t expect much help from injured tight end Kyle Pitts. The team’s top pass catcher took a low blow to the knee against the Chicago Bears, then was placed on injured reserve the following day.
As news broke that Pitts only (only?) injured his MCL, there was some outside hope Pitts could potentially return late in the season. Pitts avoided a lengthy rehab associated with an ACL injury, but it was unclear if Pitts would simply wait for the injury to heal or undergo season-ending surgery.
Per Kyle Pitts, he had the surgery.