Dennis Pitta was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year. It seemed like a good time to reflect on the peaks in his memorable career.
This time last year, we didn’t know if Dennis Pitta would ever play football again. Pitta had back to back season ending hip injuries. It was the kind of grueling pain that can end a career, but the Ravens’ tight end wouldn’t let that happen. Many experts thought that Pitta should have retired. Others thought that the Ravens should part ways with him. Pitta proved everybody wrong, coming off one of the best seasons in his career.
The former fourth round pick has been one of the most inspirational Ravens of all time. The Ravens drafted Ed Dickson, the same year, a round earlier. Pitta wasn’t supposed to be the star that he became. He also ended up being an important part of the 2012 Super Bowl run. Nothing can stop Pitta. He showed that he has a ton of heart.
Pitta will always be a fan favorite in Baltimore. He is coming off a season where he had 86 receptions, 729 yards and two touchdowns. Let’s take a look at his best moments.