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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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: Isn't suiting up Sunday
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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
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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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Falcons' Anthony Firkser: One catch in Week 5
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Firkser caught his only target for 11 yards during Sunday's 21-15 defeat against Tampa Bay.
With Kyle Pitts (hamstring) sidelined, Firkser played a season-high 14 offensive snaps and caught his third pass of the season. Parker Hesse operated as the team's top tight end in Pitts' absence, securing one catch for nine yards across 38 offensive snaps. Both tight ends figure to garner similar roles against San Francisco in Week 6 if Pitts remains out.
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Falcons' Anthony Firkser: Catches 22-yard pass in win
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Firkser reeled in his only target for 22 yards during Sunday's 27-23 victory over the Seahawks.
Firkser played eight offensive snaps and caught just one pass but still finished fourth on the team in receiving yards. His lone reception came on the team's opening offensive drive and set up an eventual one-yard touchdown run by Marcus Mariota. Through three games, the tight end has garnered 23 offensive snaps and caught two of three targets for 28 yards in a depth role behind Kyle Pitts.
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Falcons' Anthony Firkser: Gets spot on Atlanta's roster
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Atlanta signed Firkser off its practice squad Tuesday, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.
The Falcons elevated Firkser from the practice squad in advance of Sunday's loss to the Saints, with the tight end playing three snaps on offense in the contest. He'll now get a permanent spot on the 53-man roster, joining a tight-end room that includes Kyle Pitts, Parker Hesse and Feleipe Franks. Franks didn't see the field in the Week 1 contest, so Firkser could slot third on the depth chart behind Pitts and Hesse heading into Sunday's game against the Rams.
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Falcons' Anthony Firkser: Hauls in one of two targets Sunday
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Firkser caught one of two targets for six yards during Sunday's 27-26 loss to New Orleans.
Firkser failed to make Atlanta's initial 53-man roster but re-signed with the Falcons via a practice-squad deal, and he was elevated ahead of Week 1. The 27-year-old tight end played only three offensive snaps, but he was targeted on two of those, ultimately catching just one. His lone catch came on 3rd-and-9 play in the second quarter and resulted in a punt.
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Falcons' Anthony Firkser: Elevated to active roster
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Atlanta has elevated Firkster to its active roster ahead of Sunday's Week 1 game versus the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the team's official website reports.
Firkster was cut by the Falcons during final roster cuts before returning via the practice squad. He will now be available to provide depth at tight end behind second-year sensation Kyle Pitts.
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Anthony Firkser: Stays in Atlanta
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The Falcons signed Firkser to the practice squad Thursday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Firkser did not survive Atlanta's final roster cuts Tuesday, but he should now return in an emergency backup role on the team's practice squad. However, the 27-year-old should still be eligible to sign with another team in need of veteran depth at tight end this regular season.
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Titans' Anthony Firkser: Productive against Texans
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Firkser recorded four receptions on four targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-25 win over the Texans.
Firkser maintained an increased role in the Titans' passing attack, as he racked up at least three targets for the second consecutive game. He took advantage of his opportunities and opened the scoring with a five-yard touchdown catch midway through the second quarter. Firkser also made a number of big plays, tallying receptions that went for 24 and 17 yards. After a slow start to the campaign, Firkser has closed the season with at least three catches in three of his last five games while also scoring twice in that span.
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Titans' Anthony Firkser: Finds end zone
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Firkser recorded three receptions for 24 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-3 win over the Dolphins.
No Titans pass catcher was able to rack up an impressive stat line due to lack of volume, though Firkser put together a solid performance. He found the end zone for the first time this season on a 15-yard touchdown midway through the fourth quarter after MyCole Pruitt exited with an ankle injury that appeared to be serious. If Pruitt remains sidelined, Firkser should be able to build on his recent form -- he's recorded multiple receptions in four of his last six games -- in a Week 18 matchup against Houston.
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Titans' Anthony Firkser: Pair of receptions
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Firkser recorded two receptions on two targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 19-13 loss to Pittsburgh.
Firkser recorded multiple receptions for the third time in his last four games, though he was still on the field for only 17 offensive snaps. He lost a fumble on Tennessee's first drive, which may have limited his playing time further. Overall, Firkser remains in the tight end rotation in Tennessee, but his production remains unreliable while splitting time with both Geoff Swaim and MyCole Pruitt.
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Titans' Anthony Firkser: Production fades again
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Firkser recorded one reception on one target for seven yards in Sunday's 36-13 loss to the Patriots.
Firkser was on the field for 26 offensive snaps (41 percent), but he failed to remain involved in the Titans' offense. One week after seeing seven targets in the absence of Geoff Swaim, Firkser recorded only one target for the fourth time in his last seven contests.
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Titans' Anthony Firkser: Back in mix
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Firsker recorded five receptions on seven targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 22-13 loss to the Texans.
Firkser benefitted from the absence of Geoff Swaim (concussion) to climb the tight end depth chart for Tennessee. His five receptions were a season high, and the game marked the first time he's posted multiple catches since Week 5. It remains to be seen whether this performance will keep Firkser more involved in the game plan moving forward, though he would likely benefit should Swaim remain sidelined for a Week 12 matchup against New England.
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Titans' Anthony Firkser: Logs one catch
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Firsker recorded one catch on one target for seven yards in Sunday's 28-16 win over the Rams.
Firkser was out-targeted by Geoff Swaim 4-1 and out-snapped 42-25. He now has only one target in three of his last four games, never totaling more than 11 yards in any of those contests. For the season, Firkser now has only 13 receptions for 110 yards and no touchdowns.
