MyCole Pruitt joined the Falcons last offseason, and that move yielded a career-high in production. The sides have now agreed to a new deal, reports ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler (Twitter link).
Pruitt split the first three seasons of his career in Minnesota, Chicago and Houston but he is best known for his time in Tennessee. He had a four-year stint with the Titans, allowing him to work with current Falcons head coach Arthur Smith during that stretch. The 31-year-old signed in Atlanta to reunite with Smith, and that decision paid off for both parties.
Spending time on and off the Falcons’ active roster, Pruitt made 13 appearances and four starts in his new home last year. While he maintained his role of contributing primarily as a run blocker, the former fifth-rounder set new personal bests in receptions (16), yards (150) and touchdowns (four). His 40% offensive snap share was the third-highest mark of his career, making him a notable member of the Falcons’ offense.
Atlanta’s TE room will, of course, be led once again by former No. 4 pick Kyle Pitts. He remains on track to be fully recovered from a torn MCL in time for the start of the regular season, but the Florida product is known far more for his receiving skills than his blocking ability. In what should remain one of the league’s most run-heavy offenses after the addition of running back Bijan Robinson in the first round of this year’s draft, depth tight ends are an important element of Atlanta’s unit.
Pruitt will now be back in the fold for training camp, as he looks to avoid a repeat of last year’s decision by the Falcons to waive him during final roster cutdowns. He was still able to contribute despite spending time on the practice squad, but he will now aim to secure a full-time 53-man roster spot in the coming weeks.
