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TE Free agent #47 Questionable

Anthony Firkser Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
31
Height / weight
6'2", 245 lb
Experience
10th season

2025 Season

PPR PPG
1.9
Pos rank
TE68
Rostered
-

Anthony Firkser Bio

Anthony Firkser is a free-agent tight end. Born February 19, 1995, in Manalapan Township, NJ, he attended Manalapan and played college football at Harvard.

He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017. Since then, Firkser played for the Tennessee Titans (2018–2021), Atlanta Falcons (2022), Detroit Lions (2023) and New York Jets (2024), returned to the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024 and returned to the Detroit Lions in 2025.

In 74 regular-season games since 2018, he has caught 123 passes for 1,260 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

7 stops with 5 teams in 9 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

KC2017 Kansas City Chiefs
0games played
Titans2018–2021 Tennessee Titans
1,107rec yds, 106 rec, 5 TD · 49 games
ATL2022 Atlanta Falcons
100rec yds, 9 rec, 0 TD · 11 games
DET2023 Detroit Lions
0rec yds, 0 rec, 0 TD · 1 game
NYJ2024 New York Jets
0rec yds, 0 rec, 0 TD · 3 games
KC2024 Kansas City Chiefs
0rec yds, 0 rec, 0 TD · 3 games
DET2025 Detroit Lions
53rec yds, 8 rec, 0 TD · 7 games
Regular-season receiving stats with each team.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. Detroit Lions2025, second stint

    He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 5 of 7 games.

  2. Kansas City Chiefs2024, second stint

    He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 3 of 3 games.

  3. New York Jets2024

    He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 4 of 4 games.

  4. Detroit Lions2023

    He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 2 of 2 games.

  5. Atlanta Falcons2022

    He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 8 of 11 games.

  6. Tennessee Titans2018–2021

    He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 38 of 58 games.

  7. Kansas City Chiefs2017

    Listed on the 2017 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.

  8. College: Harvard

Transactions

  1. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Detroit Lions.
  2. SignedSigned with the Detroit Lions.
  3. ReleasedReleased by the Washington Commanders.
  4. SignedSigned with the Washington Commanders.
  5. SignedSigned with the Detroit Lions.
  6. ReleasedReleased by the Kansas City Chiefs.
  7. SignedSigned with the Kansas City Chiefs.
  8. SignedSigned a reserve/future contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.
  9. ActivatedActivated by the Kansas City Chiefs.
  10. SignedSigned with the Kansas City Chiefs.
  11. ReleasedReleased by the New York Jets.
  12. SignedSigned with the New York Jets.
  13. ReleasedReleased by the New York Jets.
  14. SignedSigned with the New York Jets.
  15. WaivedWaived by the Detroit Lions.
  16. SignedSigned with the Detroit Lions.
  17. ReleasedReleased by the New England Patriots.
  18. SignedSigned with the New England Patriots.
  19. WaivedWaived by the Atlanta Falcons.
  20. SignedSigned with the Atlanta Falcons.
  21. Re-signedRe-signed with the Tennessee Titans.
  22. ContractSigned a one-year contract extension with the Tennessee Titans.
  23. WaivedWaived by the Tennessee Titans.
  24. SignedSigned with the Tennessee Titans.
  25. ReleasedReleased by the Kansas City Chiefs.
  26. SignedSigned a reserve/future contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.
  27. SignedSigned to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad.
  28. WaivedWaived by the New York Jets.
  29. SignedSigned with the New York Jets.
  30. SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs.

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About Anthony Firkser: Bio FAQ

How old is Anthony Firkser?

Anthony Firkser is 31 years old. He was born on February 19, 1995. 2026 is his 10th NFL season.

How tall is Anthony Firkser?

Anthony Firkser is 6 feet 2 inches tall (6'2"), listed at 245 pounds, and plays tight end.

How much does Anthony Firkser weigh?

Anthony Firkser weighs 245 pounds, his listed weight. He is listed at 6'2".

What position does Anthony Firkser play?

Anthony Firkser plays tight end, wearing number 47. 2026 is his 10th season in the NFL.

Where did Anthony Firkser go to college?

Anthony Firkser played college football at Harvard, after attending Manalapan (NJ).

Where is Anthony Firkser from?

Anthony Firkser went to high school in New Jersey, at Manalapan, before playing college football at Harvard.

When is Anthony Firkser's birthday?

Anthony Firkser's birthday is February 19. He was born on February 19, 1995 and is 31 years old.

How long has Anthony Firkser been in the NFL?

2026 is Anthony Firkser's 10th NFL season; he entered the league in 2018. View his career statistics.

What teams has Anthony Firkser played for?

Anthony Firkser has played for the Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions (two stints) and Kansas City Chiefs. View his career statistics.

What year did Anthony Firkser enter the NFL?

Anthony Firkser entered the NFL in 2018. 2026 is his 10th season.