ANTHONY FIRKSER NEWS

Limited by knee injury Firkser was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday with a knee injury, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Firkser exited practice early Wednesday, so his status will need to be monitored as Sunday's game against the Seahawks approaches. The tight end logged three catches on four targets for 19 yards in the Titans' season-opening loss to Arizona.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits practice with possible injury Firkser left practice early Wednesday, likely due to an unspecified injury, John Glennon of BroadwaySportsMedia.com reports.

Impact The tight end may be banged up on the heels of a quiet Week 1 in which he produced three receptions for 19 yards on four targets. Firkser played only 48 percent of offensive snaps, despite being the primary pass-catching tight end for a team that was trailing the Cardinals for multiple scores all afternoon. An absence for Week 2 against Seattle would leave more work for fellow tight ends Geoff Swaim and MyCole Pruitt, though both are blockers more so than pass-catching threats.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in Week 1 loss Firkser recorded three receptions on four targets for 19 yards in Sunday's Week 1 loss to Arizona.

Impact As expected, despite being listed second on the team's depth chart, Firkser served as the primary pass-catching tight end for the Titans. However, that didn't translate to much production, as the likes of Chester Rogers, Jeremy McNichols and Derrick Henry either surpassed or equaled Firsker's target total. Despite the disappointing effort, Week 2 could provide Firkser with another solid opportunity to produce as the team will take on Seattle in what could be a high-scoring matchup.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brief appearance Saturday Firkser failed to catch his only target in Saturday's preseason loss to the Bears.

Impact The Titans rested most of their starters and key personnel in the preseason finale, and while Firkser wasn't in that group, all his snaps came early in the game before he gave way to other tight ends. With Jonnu Smith now in New England, Firkser is expected to emerge as the Titans' primary receiving option at TE heading into his fourth NFL campaign, but it's not clear if his snap count will see a significant increase if the team doesn't view him as a reliable blocking option.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets involved in Saturday's contest Firkser recorded two receptions on two targets in Saturday's preseason contest against the Buccaneers.

Impact Firkser got sparing playing time in the team's preseason opener, but his role increased in Saturday's contest. Both of his receptions came on the team's opening drive, and he tallied gains of 11 and four yards. Though Geoff Swaim was listed ahead of Firkser on the team's initial depth chart, Firkser figures to earn most of the work at the position as a receiver.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

It's Exciting to Compete Against Other Guys ' Anthony Firkser Player Interview Titans TE Anthony Firkser addresses reporters during a Press Conference on Monday from Nissan Stadium.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

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AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finishes without any targets Firkser didn't draw any targets in Friday's 23-3 preseason win over the Falcons.

Impact Firkser appeared to log only a few snaps, with Geoff Swaim getting more playing time early in the game (but also finishing without a target). The Titans didn't play Ryan Tannehill, Derrick Henry, A.J. Brown or Julio Jones in Friday's game, so a quiet night from Firkser isn't concerning. He's still the team's top pass catcher at tight end, albeit with potential blocking limitations that could impact his snap count and thus his target total.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Knocked down depth chart Firkser was listed as the second-string tight end on the team's first official depth chart of the season, Gentry Estes of the Tennesseean reports.

Impact It has been assumed that Firkser would step into the role vacated by Jonnu Smith as the team's primary pass-catching tight end. Thus, the fact that Geoff Swaim was listed atop the depth chart was a fairly significant surprise. That said, it's worth keeping in mind that this is the team's first depth chart, and there have been no indications that Firkser's performance has warranted demotion. More importantly, the team has had two tight ends on the field at a very high rate relative to the rest of the league in the last few seasons. In other words, it's too early to panic.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'A top-flight tight end in my opinion': Tennessee Titans' Anthony Firkser assuming larger role in 2021 Tennessee Titans tight end Anthony Firkser is a pass-catching specialist, but he'll need to be more of a complete player for the Titans in 2...

AUGUST 2, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

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JULY 30, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Headed for key role Firkser is in line for a much larger role this season, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Wyatt adds that Firkser showed up for the offseason program in great shape and made a strong impression around the team facility. Wideouts A.J. Brown and Julio Jones will of course account for a huge share of the targets in Tennessee, but Firkser nonetheless has a great opportunity ahead of him after the team declined to sign or draft a replacement for Jonnu Smith, who is now with the Patriots. Even when Smith was around, the Titans often preferred to use Firkser in obvious passing situations, primarily lining him up in the slot (where he ran 71 percent of routes last year, per Pro Football Focus). Those passing-down snaps are plenty valuable, but Firkser also will need more early down, in-line work to achieve a true fantasy breakout in 2021. It's possible that happens, considering Geoff Swaim (484 yards in 53 career games) is the only other tight end on Tennessee's roster with an NFL reception to his name.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Titans' Anthony Firkser credits Delanie Walker, Jonnu Smith for his growth Anthony Firkser is primed to have his best season yet in 2021.

JULY 10, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Anthony Firkser Ready To Step Up For Titans, Be "As Versatile As Possible" - OutKick Tennessee Titans tight end Anthony Firkser, a wicked smaht kid from Harvard, is saying all of the right things leading up to the start of th...

JULY 9, 2021 • OUTKICK.COM

Titans TE Anthony Firkser Excited About What's Next Coming off a year when he caught 39 passes for 387 yards and a touchdown in 2020, Firkser is in line to play a bigger role for the Titans in...

JULY 9, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Titans News: Delanie Walker Predicts Breakout Year for Anthony Firkser Anthony Firkser has spent his first three seasons in the NFL learning under some of the best receiving tight ends in the game with the Tenne...

JULY 6, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Titans TE Anthony Firkser Excited Mingle With NFL's Best at Tight End University This week in Nashville, Firkser will be surrounded by the best tight ends in the game during George Kittle’s Tight End University (TE U), a...

JUNE 23, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Titans wrap minicamp, offseason with reminder camp is coming

The Tennessee Titans wrapped up their three-day minicamp by running, meeting and running some more

JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Titans TE Anthony Firkser Teaches Skills, Life Lessons at Football Camp for Kids Tight end Anthony Firkser worked to established himself in Nashville, with the Titans. On Sunday, Firkser gave back to the community with hi...

JUNE 14, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Downing trying to tune up Titans' offense, not replace Smith

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JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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MAY 22, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Titans TE Anthony Firkser's Football Camp Scheduled for June 13 In addition to Firkser, Titans quarterback Logan Woodside, receiver Mason Kinsey and a number of other Titans are expected to be on hand.

MAY 21, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

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MAY 19, 2021 • TITANSIZED.COM