NFC South

Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst is on mission in 2021

Tight end Hayden Hurst did not take it personally when the salary cap-strapped Falcons passed on a $5.4 million fifth-year option in May, just a few days after selecting Kyle Pitts fourth overall in the NFL draft. It’s all business. “It’s a big year for me, now,” Hurst said Thursday. “Obviously, being a free agent at the end of the year. I’ve got my priorities in line, and I know what I need to do this year.” The Falcons discussed re-signing Hurst to a contract lower than his option number. But Hurst, who’s set to make $1.9 million, bet on himself. “It was mentioned in the meeting, but I think…