While Kyle Pitts ‘ future in Atlanta remains uncertain, his absence from OTA practices has nothing to do with the persistent trade rumblings. Rather, the Falcons tight end is currently sidelined with a strained muscle in his foot, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has been the subject of trade rumors over the last week, and it all started with the 24-year-old's surprise absence from the team's last open practice. Head coach Raheem Morris held a press conference ahead of Monday's organized team activities (OTAs).

The Kyle Pitts saga took another turn on Friday, with the Atlanta Falcons reportedly making the big-name tight end available via trade, just four years after spending the No. 4 overall draft pick on the Florida star.