Patriots Rival Predicted To Land Star Free Agent This Offseason

The New England Patriots are gearing up for the Super Bowl, while their division rivals are beginning to explore potential roster upgrades to strengthen their teams.

The Dolphins have already made some moves this offseason. Miami decided to part ways with head coach Mike McDaniel at the end of the season and brought in Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as his replacement.

Since McDaniel is an offensive-minded coach, the Dolphins might be heading in a different direction with their offensive scheme, which could involve bringing in new players to the roster.

Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay predicted that the Miami Dolphins will sign Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts during this offseason.

“After shipping off Jonnu Smith before the 2025 season kicked off, the Dolphins failed to generate reliable pass-catching production from their tight end spot,” Kay wrote on Tuesday. “Neither Greg Dulcich nor Darren Waller stood out while splitting time as Miami’s primary receiving TE and the team now desperately needs to fill that hole this offseason.

“While there are plenty of other question marks for the new Miami regime led by head coach Jeff Hafley to sort out, getting a potential game-changer like Pitts in the lineup could pay dividends. Regardless of whether Tua Tagovailoa, Quinn Ewers or someone else ends up starting under center for Miami in 2026, Pitts should emerge as a favored target thanks to his excellent playmaking skills and ability to create mismatches all over the field.”

Pitts just completed his fifth season with the Falcons, finishing strong with an impressive performance. He recorded 88 receptions for 928 yards and scored five touchdowns.

With the Falcons undergoing a coaching change by hiring former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, there’s a good chance he’ll aim to keep Pitts on the roster.