Pruitt played 49 snaps (38 offensive) but didn't record any counting stats during Sunday's 25-24 win over the Packers.
Pruitt once again played nearly half of Atlanta's offensive snaps but didn't garner a target. This trend will likely continue throughout the season, as the veteran is firmly entrenched as the No. 3 tight end behind Kyle Pitts and Jonnu Smith. Pruitt caught just 16 passes last year -- his first in Atlanta -- but four of those went for touchdowns, so when he does get involved in the passing game, it could be with a splash play. However, that certainly isn't enough to put Pruitt on fantasy radars in standard leagues.
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Falcons' MyCole Pruitt: Plays 32 snaps in Week 1
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Pruitt played 32 snaps (25 offensive) but didn't record any counting stats during Sunday's 24-10 win over the Panthers.
Coach Arthur Smith loves to utilize his tight ends. Kyle Pitts (32 offensive snaps), Jonnu Smith (26) and Pruitt (25) were all involved in nearly half of Atlanta's offensive plays, but Pitts was the only one in that group to record a target. While Jonnu, Pruitt and even fullback Keith Smith will spend a lot of time on the field this season, none of them hold much fantasy value, barring numerous injuries to the Falcons' top playmakers.
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Falcons' MyCole Pruitt: Staying in Atlanta
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Pruitt is re-signing with the Falcons on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Pruitt is returning to Atlanta after appearing in 13 contests for the team last season. The 31-year-old recorded career highs across the board, with 16 receptions on 21 targets, 150 yards and four touchdowns. He'll likely be working to earn a role as the team's No. 3 tight end, behind Kyle Pitts and Jonnu Smith.
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Falcons' MyCole Pruitt: Career-high year in receiving
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Pruitt caught 16 of 21 targets for 150 yards and four scores across 13 appearances during the 2022 campaign.
Pruitt signed with Atlanta's practice squad after failing to make the initial 53-man roster. However, following Kyle Pitts' knee injury in Week 11, Pruitt stepped up and made the most of his increased opportunity. He caught 12 of 17 targets for 119 yards and three touchdowns over the final six games of the season and ended the campaign with career highs in receptions, targets, receiving yards and touchdowns. The veteran tight end will be a free agent this offseason, but a return to Atlanta could be in the cards given his solid production and head coach Arthur Smith's proclivity for utilizing tight ends.
Pruitt caught all four of his targets for 49 yards during Sunday's 20-19 victory over the Cardinals.
Pruitt notched season highs in targets, receptions and receiving yards during the Falcons' Week 17 win. Across 12 appearances, he's totaled 13 receptions on 16 targets for 116 yards and three touchdowns. He's been a touchdown-dependent streaming option in deeper leagues, but his overall value is diminished by Atlanta's lackluster passing attack. With Desmond Ridder at the helm, Pruitt has secured six of eight targets for 69 yards over the past three games, but he hasn't caught a touchdown since posting back-to-back scores in Weeks 12 and 13, when Marcus Mariota was operating as the primary signal-caller.
Pruitt caught two of three targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Saints.
Pruitt caught at least one pass for a sixth straight game and finished with a season-high 20 receiving yards, but he snapped his two-game touchdown streak. Desmond Ridder failed to move the ball well through the air during his NFL debut, which limited all of Atlanta's pass catchers. Pruitt may have some value in deeper leagues, but he's likely a touchdown-dependent option moving forward.
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Falcons' MyCole Pruitt: Back-to-back games with a TD
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Pruitt caught his lone target for seven yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 19-16 loss versus the Steelers.
Pruitt's only target went for a seven-yard score in the third quarter, which gave him a touchdown in back-to-back games and cut Atlanta's deficit to 19-13. With Kyle Pitts (knee) out, the veteran tight end operated behind Parker Hesse but ahead of Anthony Firkser for a second straight game. Despite playing fewer snaps, Firkser and Pruitt continue to be slightly more involved in the passing game than Hesse, but all three will remain risky fantasy plays due to Arthur Smith's run-first mindset.
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Falcons' MyCole Pruitt: Catches touchdown in loss
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Pruitt gathered in two of three targets for nine yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 19-13 loss versus Washington.
With Kyle Pitts (knee) sidelined, Pruitt saw an increased role and secured Marcus Mariota's lone touchdown pass. Pruitt finished second among tight ends with 32 offensive snaps, which put him behind Parker Hesse (35) but ahead of Anthony Firkser (22). As long as Pitts is out, Hesse figures to lead the trio in snaps, but Pruitt will likely continue operating as the top pass catcher among the group.
Pruitt gathered in his only target for 17 yards during Sunday's 27-24 victory versus the Bears.
Pruitt secured just one reception for a third straight game, totaling 29 receiving yards during that stretch. With Kyle Pitts (knee) leaving the contest early, Pruitt played a season-high 31 offensive snaps, which was second most among tight ends behind Parker Hesse (37). Both Pruitt and Hesse figure to garner increased roles if Pitts has to miss extended time, but neither backup projects to have as large of an impact in the passing game as Pitts.
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Falcons' MyCole Pruitt: Records second reception of season
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Pruitt caught his only target for six yards during Sunday's 20-17 loss versus the Chargers.
Pruitt has played at least 11 offensive snaps in each of the past five games, but he's seen just two targets, catching both for eight yards. Atlanta's passing attack remains limited, so despite Pruitt's consistent role in the Falcons offense, he doesn't have much fantasy value moving forward.
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Falcons' MyCole Pruitt: Joins active roster
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Pruitt was signed to the Falcons' active roster Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Pruitt signed with Atlanta's practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster in August. However, the veteran tight end has been elevated for each of the team's last two contests, catching his only target for a two-yard touchdown in Week 6 against the 49ers.
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Falcons' MyCole Pruitt: Catches touchdown in win
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Pruitt caught his only target for two yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 28-14 victory over the 49ers.
Pruitt was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for a second consecutive week and played 16 offensive snaps, four more than his first appearance. He quickly made an impression on Sunday's game, catching a two-yard touchdown pass from Marcus Mariota for his first scoring grab of the campaign. Pruitt is eligible for only one more elevation before he'll have to be signed to the active roster.
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MyCole Pruitt: Moves back to practice squad
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Pruitt reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Pruitt was elevated to the active roster for the first time with starting tight end Kyle Pitts (hamstring) sidelined against the Buccaneers on Sunday. As a result, the ninth-year veteran played 12 of Atlanta's 66 offensive snaps behind Parker Hesse (41 snaps) and Anthony Firkser (15 snaps). Pruitt did not receive a target during Sunday's loss, and he will now be eligible for two more elevations while on the Falcons' practice squad this season.
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MyCole Pruitt: Joins Atlanta's practice squad
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Pruitt was signed to the Falcons' practice squad Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Pruitt failed to make the 53-man roster but will be kept around the organization in a practice squad capacity. The 30-year-old tight end is more experienced than most practice squad players, having dressed for 79 NFL games in his career.
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MyCole Pruitt: Can't stick with Falcons
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Atlanta released Pruitt on Tuesday, Jeff Schultz of The Athletic reports.
Pruitt won't make the Falcons' initial 53-man roster, but the team could keep him in mind as things continue to develop. He appeared in 16 games with the Titans last season and recorded 14 receptions for 145 yards and three touchdowns on 18 targets.
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Falcons' MyCole Pruitt: Signs with Falcons
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Atlanta signed Pruitt on Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Pruitt saw double-digit targets for just the third time in his eight-year career in 2021, turning those 18 looks into a career-high 14 receptions for 145 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games. The bad news, though, is that he's joining a tight-end room that's a bit crowded after former quarterback Feleipe Franks made a switch to the position in June. Pruitt will contend with Franks for opportunities behind Kyle Pitts and Anthony Firkser during training camp, but he'll need to make a good impression quickly to snag a spot on the Falcons' initial 53-man roster.
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MyCole Pruitt: Tries out with Cincinnati
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Pruitt had a workout with the Bengals on Monday, Howard Balzer of SI.com reports.
Pruitt ended last season on the Titans' injured reserve after he suffered a severe ankle injury in Week 16. Nonetheless, the 30-year-old tight end registered career highs in catches, receiving yards and touchdowns (14-145-3) over 14 games with Tennessee during the 2021 campaign.
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Titans' MyCole Pruitt: Closes season with 14 catches
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Pruitt (ankle) recorded 14 catches for 145 yards and three touchdowns across 16 games in the 2021 season.
Pruitt suffered a severe ankle injury in Week 16, which cut short his most productive season as a pro. His best performance came early in Week 2 against Seattle, when he tallied three receptions for 43 yards. However, even prior to suffering the injury, his production had slowed, as he had failed to record multiple receptions in each of his final eight games. Pruitt will hit free agency at the start of the new league year and is likely to serve in a depth role regardless of where he lands for the 2022 campaign.
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Titans' MyCole Pruitt: Moves to injured reserve
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Pruitt (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Pruitt suffered a severe ankle injury Sunday against the Dolphins and was scheduled for surgery Monday, so it's no surprise he landed on injured reserve. Geoff Swaim and Anthony Firkser are the remaining tight ends on Tennessee's active roster, so the team is likely to add another tight end for depth in the near future with Pruitt expected out until next season.
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Titans' MyCole Pruitt: Exits with ankle injury
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Pruitt is out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to an ankle injury, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
Pruitt appeared to suffer a serious ankle injury in the second half of the game. He was carted off the field in an aircast and ruled out quickly thereafter. Anthony Firkser and Geoff Swaim should see an increased role in his absence.
