Falcons place Kyle Pitts (knee) on injured reserve with torn MCL
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (knee) has been placed on injured reserve.
What It Means:
An MRI on Monday reveled a torn MCL for Pitts. Atlanta has placed him on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least the next four weeks. He is first eligible to return for Week 16's game against the Arizona Cardinals on January 1st.
In 10 games this season, Pitts caught 28 of 59 targets for 356 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Source:
Adam Schefter, ESPN
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