The Kansas City Chiefs released tight ends Anthony Firkser and Baylor Cupp, linebacker Shaun Bradley, offensive guard McKade Mettauer and safety Jason Taylor on Wednesday, according to KPRC's Aaron Wilson. They also received an international exemption for offensive tackle Chukwuebuka Godrick. Firkser is the biggest name of the bunch. The 30-year-old veteran tight end played for both the Chiefs and New York Jets last year but didn't contribute at all on offense and wasn't targeted in the passing game in seven total games with both teams. He signed a Reserve/Futures deal after KC's Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles but will now be searching for a new organization after the 2025 NFL draft. Firkser hasn't caught a pass in the NFL since 2022 with the Atlanta Falcons.
May 1, 2025 12:10 AM EST
The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed tight end Anthony Firkser to a Reserve/Futures deal on Wednesday. Firkser began the 2024 season with the New York Jets before finding his way to the Chiefs and ending the year on their practice squad. The 29-year-old tight end was active for seven total games with the Jets and Chiefs last season but was not targeted at all on offense. He will now stick with Kansas City and train with the team this offseason before trying to grab a 53-man roster spot this summer in training camp as depth at the position. The Harvard alumni debuted in the NFL in 2018 with the Tennessee Titans and spent his first four years in the league in Tennessee before bouncing around with the Falcons, Lions, Jets and Chiefs. Firkser has caught 115 passes for 1,207 yards and five touchdowns on 153 targets in his seven years in the NFL.
Feb 12, 2025 10:22 PM EST
The New York Jets have signed former Detroit Lions tight end Anthony Firkser. Firkser joins a Jets tight end room led by Tyler Conklin. Firkser only appeared in two games for the Lions in 2023 and did not record a statistic. This appears to be a depth add for the Jets as they prepare for the season's long haul with eyes set on the Super Bowl. Time will tell if Firkser manages to make the final roster. This move is of little consequence for fantasy football.
Jul 30, 2024 6:07 PM EST
Detroit Lions tight end Anthony Firkser has been signed to the active roster on Saturday. Firkser will join the team with fellow tight end James Mitchell (hand) landing on the injured reserve. The move to add Firkser to the roster could mean that the Lions are preparing to be without Sam LaPorta (knee) for this game. The expectation is that Firkser will serve as the backup to Brock Wright ahead of Sunday's playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Jan 13, 2024 5:31 PM EST
Firkser signed a contract with the Patriots on Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
May 25, 2023 8:17 AM EST
Firkser caught nine of 13 targets for 100 yards across 11 appearances during the 2022 campaign.
Jan 11, 2023 12:43 PM EST
Firkser hauled in both of his targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 19-16 defeat against the Steelers.
Dec 5, 2022 7:35 AM EST
Firkser gathered in their only target for 16 yards during Sunday's 19-13 loss against Washington.
Nov 28, 2022 9:11 AM EST
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.
Nov 22, 2022 12:05 PM EST
Firkser (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Chicago, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Nov 20, 2022 9:12 AM EST
Firkser (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Chargers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Nov 6, 2022 8:51 AM EST
Firkser (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Oct 30, 2022 8:44 AM EST
Firkser (coach's decision) won't be active for Sunday's clash in Cincinnati, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports..
Oct 23, 2022 8:53 AM EST
Firkser (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against San Francisco.
Oct 16, 2022 9:22 AM EST
Firkser caught his only target for 11 yards during Sunday's 21-15 defeat against Tampa Bay.
Oct 10, 2022 8:04 AM EST
Firkser reeled in his only target for 22 yards during Sunday's 27-23 victory over the Seahawks.
Sep 26, 2022 8:53 AM EST
Atlanta signed Firkser off its practice squad Tuesday, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.
Sep 13, 2022 11:13 AM EST
Firkser reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday after being elevated for the team's season opener Sunday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Sep 12, 2022 3:21 PM EST
Firkser caught one of two targets for six yards during Sunday's 27-26 loss to New Orleans.
Sep 12, 2022 8:30 AM EST
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.
Sep 10, 2022 1:31 PM EST
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