ANTHONY FIRKSER NEWS

Headed to Kansas City The Chiefs signed Firkser to the practice squad Saturday.

Impact Firkser was released by the Jets on Thursday as he served mostly on special teams over the past three games. Firkser will now head to Kansas City and take the spot on the practice squad vacated by Peyton Hendershot, who was signed to the Chiefs' active roster Saturday following Jared Wiley's season-ending torn ACL.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Jets Firkser was released by the Jets on Thursday.

Impact The tight end was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for Weeks 6-8 and played on seven offensive snaps and 51 special-teams snaps. Firkser also saw action in Week 1, but he has yet to record a catch this season. The seventh-year pro's last regular-season reception came in 2022 with the Falcons.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jets place wide receiver Allen Lazard on IR and promote Riley Patterson to kick against Texans

The New York Jets placed wide receiver Allen Lazard on injured reserve and signed kicker Riley Patterson from the practice squad among a flurry of roster moves a few hours before t...

OCTOBER 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets Sign TE Anthony Firkser Green & White Elevate S Jalen Mills, CB Kendall Sheffield for Sunday’s Game vs. Steelers; Sign TE Brendan Bates to Practice Squad

OCTOBER 19 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Signed to active roster The Jets signed Firkser from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Firkser began the regular season on the Jets' practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He's played 28 snaps (six on offense, 22 on special teams) in the two games he's been elevated for, but he'll now join the active roster and provide depth at tight end. Firkser could serve as the Jets' No. 2 tight end behind Jeremy Ruckert on Sunday against the Steelers if starter Tyler Conklin (hip) is unable to play.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Firkser reverted to the Jets' practice squad Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Firkser was elevated to the Jets' active roster ahead of Monday night's win over the Bills, but he'll now rejoin the team's practice squad. The Harvard product could be elevated to New York's active roster again if the Jets' tight end room faces injuries later this season.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Monday night Firkser was elevated to the Jets' active roster Monday.

Impact Firkser's elevation Monday could be an indication that Tyler Conklin (hip) will be inactive in Week 6, but it adds depth to the Jets' tight end room regardless. Expect Firkser to see limited work with the Jets' offense and primarily play on special teams in Monday night's matchup against the Bills.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Firkser reverted to the Jets' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Firsker was promoted by the team to the active roster ahead of their Monday night loss to the 49ers, which saw him play one snap on offense and nine on special teams.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Could suit up for MNF Firkser was elevated from the Jets' practice squad to the active roster Monday.

Impact Firkser joined the team's practice squad after failing to make their 53-man roster during training camp. The veteran's promotion comes as a bit of a surprise with three tight ends already on the active roster, although it's not guaranteed he'll be active for Monday's game against the 49ers.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Could suit up for MNF Firkser was elevated from the Jets' practice squad to the active roster Monday.

Impact Firkser joined the team's practice squad after failing to make their 53-man roster during training camp. The veteran's promotion comes as a bit of a surprise with three tight ends already on the active roster, although it's not guaranteed he'll be active for Monday's game against the 49ers.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Jets Firkser signed with the Jets' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact The veteran tight end joined the Jets in late July but failed to make the team's initial 53-man roster Tuesday. However, Firkser is returning to New York after inking a deal with the Jets' practice squad Wednesday. He could be elevated to the Jets' active roster if one of the team's three active TEs misses time at some point this season.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Jets The Jets released Firsker on Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.

Impact The veteran tight end played in a career-low two regular-season games with Detroit last season, spending most of the campaign on the Lions' practice squad. It appears he may need to settle for another practice-squad role in 2024 in order to have a chance to make it back to an NFL roster. Firkser's best season came in 2020 with Tennessee, when he caught 39 passes for 387 yards and a touchdown over 16 regular-season contests.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Jets The Jets released Firsker on Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.

Impact The veteran tight end played in a career-low two regular-season games with Detroit last season, spending most of the campaign on the Lions' practice squad. It appears he may need to settle for another practice-squad role in 2024 in order to have a chance to make it back to an NFL roster. Firkser's best season came in 2020 with Tennessee, when he caught 39 passes for 387 yards and a touchdown over 16 regular-season contests.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Links up with Gang Green The Jets signed Firkser to a contract Tuesday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Impact After being let go by the Patriots during training camp last August, Firsker caught on with the Lions' practice squad in October. He appeared in the Lions' final five games of the season, including their three playoff games after Sam LaPorta injured his knee in Week 18. Firkser's ability to play both tight end and fullback could give him a leg up on tight ends Kenny Yeboah and Zack Kuntz to make the 53-man roster.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 17 • USATODAY.COM

Joins active roster The Lions signed Firkser to their active roster Saturday.

Impact Firkser's signing could be an indication that Detroit is preparing to be without rookie sensation Sam LaPorta in Sunday's affair. If the Lions are without LaPorta in the wild-card round, Firkser would likely serve as the team's top backup tight end behind Brock Wright.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Back to Detroit practice squad The Lions signed Firkser to their practice squad Saturday.

Impact Firkser was cut by the Lions Thursday after being signed to their active roster Dec. 30. With Brock Wright (hip) ruled out for the Detroit's regular-season finale against the Vikings, Firkser could be called up to the active roster and operate behind Sam LaPorta and James Mitchell.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Firkser 8/27: "I try to put my best foot forward every day" Patriots tight end Anthony Firkser addresses the media on Sunday, August 27, 2023.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Anthony Firkser 8/1: "It's good to be back here" Patriots tight end Anthony Firkser addresses the media on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Can Versatile TE Anthony Firkser Fill Patriots Offense Need? New England Patriots tight end Anthony Firkser has demonstrated a versatility which may give him an edge while competing for a roster spot i...

MAY 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Can Versatile TE Anthony Firkser Fill Patriots Offense Need? New England Patriots tight end Anthony Firkser has demonstrated a versatility which may give him an edge while competing for a roster spot i...

MAY 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Minimal role in 2022 Firkser caught nine of 13 targets for 100 yards across 11 appearances during the 2022 campaign.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches in loss Firkser hauled in both of his targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 19-16 defeat against the Steelers.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heyward brothers lead Steelers to 19-16 win over Falcons

Kenny Pickett tossed a 17-yard touchdown pass to Connor Heyward, Matthew Wright kicked four field goals and the Pittsburgh Steelers made it two wins in a row for the first time thi...

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers go for first winning streak of season vs Falcons

The Pittsburgh Steelers are playing out the season with some very un-Steelers-like goals

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS