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Anthony Firkser: Cut by New England
The Patriots released Firkser on Tuesday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Firkser was looking to carve out a depth role behind Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki (shoulder), but he ultimately won't make New England's initial 53-man roster. The Harvard product has appeared in at least 11 games in each of his first five NFL seasons (four with Tennessee and one with Atlanta), so he figures to draw at least some attention in free agency but will likely have to settle for a practice-squad deal.
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Patriots' Anthony Firkser: Inks new deal
Firkser signed a contract with the Patriots on Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Firkser appeared in 11 games for the Falcons last season after spending the first four years of his career with the Titans. The 28-year-old finished his 2022 campaign with nine catches on 13 targets for 100 yards. With the Patriots, Firkser will seek to secure a depth tight end role behind the team's top two options at the position, Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki.
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Falcons' Anthony Firkser: Minimal role in 2022
Firkser caught nine of 13 targets for 100 yards across 11 appearances during the 2022 campaign.
Firkser caught just three of four targets for 39 yards over the first five games of the season before being a healthy inactive from Weeks 6 through 11. After Kyle Pitts (knee) was placed on injured reserve, Firkser's role began to grow, but he still mustered just six receptions on nine targets for 61 yards over Atlanta's final six contests. It was the fifth-year tight end's worst statistical season of his career, and he'll presumably look to move on during free agency this offseason.
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Falcons' Anthony Firkser: Two catches in loss
Firkser hauled in both of his targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 19-16 defeat against the Steelers.
Firkser played just 17 offensive snaps, which was significantly fewer than Parker Hesse (34) and MyCole Pruitt (27), but the former finished second on the team in receiving yards behind Drake London. As expected, with Kyle Pitts (knee) sidelined, Hesse continues to operate as the No. 1 tight end but is mostly relegated to blocking duties, while Pruitt and Firkser have seen more work in the passing game. However, all of Atlanta's pass-catching options remain risky plays as long as Marcus Mariota is the primary signal-caller.
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Falcons' Anthony Firkser: Catches lone target in loss
Firkser secured his only target for 16 yards during Sunday's 19-13 loss against Washington.
With Kyle Pitts (knee) sidelined, Firkser saw 22 offensive snaps, which put him as the No. 3 tight end behind Parker Hesse (35) and MyCole Pruitt (32). All three tight ends caught at least one pass, but Pruitt secured Marcus Mariota's lone touchdown. As long as Pitts remains out, all three tight ends figure to garner increased roles, but Pruitt will likely remain the top pass catcher among the trio.
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Falcons' Anthony Firkser: May be part of plan sans Pitts
Firkser may be among the players asked to have a larger role in the absence of Kyle Pitts (knee), Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Firkser appeared in the team's first five games, totaling three receptions on four targets for 39 yards. However, he hasn't seen the field since, logging healthy scratches each week. With Pitts on IR, Atlanta will likely take a committee approach to replacing the talented pass catcher, which may include Firkser getting back in the mix. The fifth-year tight end recorded over 200 receiving yards in each of his first four NFL campaigns with Tennessee and finished with 73 receptions on 96 targets for 678 yards and three scores across the 2020 and 2021 campaigns. If he's able to garner a similar role with Pitts sidelined, he could emerge as a viable streaming option in deeper leagues. However, he's still currently behind Parker Hesse and MyCole Pruitt on the depth chart.
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Falcons' Anthony Firkser: Won't suit up Sunday
Firkser (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Chicago, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Firkser appeared in the team's first five games, totaling three receptions on four targets for 39 yards. However, he's fallen to the bottom of Atlanta's depth chart and hasn't seen game action since Week 5.
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Falcons' Anthony Firkser: Not playing Sunday
Firkser (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Chargers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Firkser hasn't played since Week 5 against the Buccaneers, as he's fallen down the team's positional depth chart. He'll work to earn a chance to suit up Thursday against the Panthers.
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Falcons' Anthony Firkser: Isn't suiting up Sunday
Firkser (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Firkser will now miss a third consecutive contest due to a coach's decision after playing in each of the team's first five games. While the Falcons currently have four healthy tight ends in front of the 27-year-old on the team's depth chart, it's uncertain when Firkser will return to game action.
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Falcons' Anthony Firkser: Inactive again Sunday
Firkser (coach's decision) won't be active for Sunday's clash in Cincinnati, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Firkser will stay on the sidelines for the second straight week after playing in each of Atlanta's first five games. With four healthy tight ends currently ahead of him, it's uncertain when the veteran will next take the field.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 245 lbs |
| Birthplace: Manalapan, NJ |
| Age: 28 |
| School: Harvard |
| Experience: 6 |