Bucs Get Terrible News on $54 Million NFC South Rival's Superstar
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- Tampa Bay Buccaneers face 3-year, $54 million contract extension for tight end Kyle Pitts.
- Pitts signed extension with Atlanta Falcons, potentially tormenting Buccaneers twice a year.
- Buccaneers may have to face Pitts twice annually due to his lucrative new contract.
Context
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has signed a 3-year, $54 million contract extension. He will continue to play for the Falcons, posing a threat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers had hoped they might not have to face Pitts twice a year.
The contract extension matters because Pitts is a skilled player who has been a problem for the Buccaneers in the past. He is known for his ability to torment the team, earning him the nickname "Bucs killer".
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