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ESPN's Dan Graziano included Raiders star Maxx Crosby and Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts among his early potential deadline candidates in June... the former No. 4 overall pick subsequently signed a three-year, $54 million extension with the Falcons. That makes a midseason move considerably less likely.
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Pitts extension makes deadline trade unlikely despite 49ers' interest.

ESPN's Dan Graziano listed Pitts as an early potential deadline candidate in June; however, Atlanta subsequently signed him to a three-year, $54 million extension before the draft, making a midseason move considerably less likely. If Atlanta unexpectedly struggles and changes direction, Pitts would offer San Francisco an intriguing luxury alongside George Kittle—the 25-year-old caught 88 passes for 928 yards last season, and pairing his receiving ability with Kittle would give Shanahan another weapon for multiple-tight-end formations.

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