
Anthony Firkser
28-Year-Old
Free Agent

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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Firkser appeared in 11 games for the Falcons last season, finishing up with nine catches on 13 targets for 100 yards. With the Patriots, Firkser will seek to secure a depth/blocking tight end role behind the team's top two options at the position, Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki. Read Past Outlooks

Cut by New England
The Patriots released Firkser on Tuesday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
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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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Firkser garnered an increased role in the passing game over his final two seasons in Tennessee - 73 receptions for 678 yards and three touchdowns in 31 games - but he elected to join Atlanta in free agency this offseason. He'll operate as the primary backup to Kyle Pitts, but Firkser may see heavy snaps as the top in-line tight end on the roster. Such a role likely won't be fantasy relevant, as Marcus Mariota already has two top-tier receiving options, along with an assortment of secondary talent at his disposal. Barring a complete turnaround of the Falcons offense, Firkser's production likely will be stunted compared to his snap totals.
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Inks new deal
Firkser signed a contract with the Patriots on Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
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Minimal role in 2022
Firkser caught nine of 13 targets for 100 yards across 11 appearances during the 2022 campaign.
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Two catches in loss
Firkser hauled in both of his targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 19-16 defeat against the Steelers.
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Catches lone target in loss
Firkser secured his only target for 16 yards during Sunday's 19-13 loss against Washington.
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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.
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