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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 11

Lions Sign TE to Practice Squad, Release Offensive Lineman

The Detroit Lions have made a move on their practice squad ahead of a showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles in primetime in Week 11. On Tuesday, the team added depth at the tight end position in signing veteran Anthony Firkser to the practice squad.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 11

Lions Signing TE Anthony Firkser Following Workout

Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports the Lions are signing TE Anthony Firsker to the practice squad following a successful workout. In correspondence, Wilson reports Detroit is releasing OL Jack Conley. Firkser, 30, originally signed on with the Jets as an undrafted free agent out of Harvard back in 2017.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 30

Chiefs Make Six Roster Moves Including Releasing TE Anthony Firkser

The Kansas City Chiefs have made six roster moves on Wednesday, including releasing TE Anthony Firkser. The full list of moves includes: Waived TE Baylor Cupp G McKade Mettauer and DB Jason Taylor.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Pride / February 13

Chiefs make 2 more minor signings

Kansas City continues to tweak the offseason roster. On Tuesday, the Kansas City Chiefs reportedly brought back most players from their season-ending practice squad on reserve/future contracts.

NFL News / Tennessee Titans on SI / February 13

Chiefs Sign Former Titans TE

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Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / February 13

Kansas City Chiefs have locked up another one of their 2024 practice squad members to a reserve/future deal

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed tight end Anthony Firkser to a reserve/future contract, per NFL insider Aaron Wilson. The Chiefs added Firkser to their practice squad back in early November.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 12

Chiefs Sign TE Anthony Firkser For 2025 Season

The Kansas City Chiefs officially signed TE Anthony Firkser to a futures contract on Wednesday for the 2025 season. Firkser, 29, originally signed on with the Jets as an undrafted free agent out of Harvard back in 2017.

Chiefs Elevate TE Anthony Firkser & K Matthew Wright

The Kansas City Chiefs announced Thursday that they’ve elevated TE Anthony Firkser and K Matthew Wright to their active roster for tomorrow’s game against the Raiders. Wright, 28, wound up going undrafted out of UCF back in 2019.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 2, 2024

Chiefs Put TE Jarey Wiley on IR, Promote Peyton Hendershot, Sign Anthony Firkser to PS

As the 2024-25 season rolls on, the Kansas City Chiefs continue to nurse various injuries and have to shuffle their roster picture as a result. Week 9 is no different, as the reigning Super Bowl champions were dealt the injury card once again on the offensive side of the ball.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Talk / October 31, 2024

Jets release TE Anthony Firkser, activate TE Kenny Yeboah in series of moves

The Jets have made a series of roster moves in advance of their matchup with the Texans on Thursday night. The club has released tight end Anthony Firkser and activated tight end Kenny Yeboah to the 53-man roster off of injured reserve.

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New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19, 2024

Jets Announce Four Roster Moves

The New York Jets announced they have signed TE Anthony Firkser to the active roster. Additionally, the Jets have signed TE Brenden Bates to the practice squad.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / October 18, 2024

Jets cut Ties With TE Brenden Bates; Firkser up Next?

Having seen enough of his struggles as a blocking tight end, the Jets have cut ties with tight end Brenden Bates. The undrafted free agent who had a strong camp with the Chicago Bears was added by the Jets prior to the start of the season. The idea was to have him serve as a blocking tight end but the results have been disastrous.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / October 14, 2024

Jets Moves; Fotu, Firkser Active; Jalyn Holmes Released

The Jets have made some notable roster moves ahead of their Monday Night Football meeting with the Buffalo Bills. The team elevated tight end Anthony Firkser and safety Jalen Mills to teh active roster from the practice squad while also activating defensive tackle Leki Fotu. The addition of Fotu should help beef up a sometimes leaky run defense.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / October 13, 2024

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New York Jets News / Gang Green Nation / August 4, 2024

Scouting Jets TE Anthony Firkser

Taking a look at a Jets tight end A few days ago, the New York Jets announced that they had signed former Tennessee Titans tight end Anthony Firkser, who returns for his second stint with the team after attending training camp as an undrafted rookie back in 2017.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / July 31, 2024

Jets Bring back Tight End Anthony Firkser, cut Bawden

Shaking things up a bit on their training camp roster, the Jets brought back a somewhat familiar face in tight end Anthony Firkser while letting go of fullback Nick Bawden.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 30, 2024

Jets Sign TE Anthony Firkser, Release FB Nick Bawden

Adam Schefter reports that the Jets are signing TE Anthony Firkser to a contract. The team also announced they are releasing FB Nick Bawden in a corresponding move.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 13, 2024

Lions Announce Six Roster Moves For Wildcard Game

The Detroit Lions announced six roster moves ahead of their Wildcard matchup with the Rams. The full list of moves includes: Lions placed CB Jerry Jacobs and TE James Mitchell on Injured Reserve.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 4, 2024

Lions Waive TE Anthony Firkser

The Detroit Lions announced they have waived TE Anthony Firkser. The team needs to create some roster space for players coming off injured reserve. Firkser, 28, originally signed on with the Jets as an undrafted free agent out of Harvard back in 2017.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 23, 2023

Detroit Lions Announce Week 16 Roster Moves

The Detroit Lions announced roster moves ahead of their Week 16 game against the Minnesota Vikings. Prior to the game, the team announced that they are elevating tight end Anthony Firkser and kicker Michael Badgley to the active roster from the practice squad for Sunday's game. The decision to elevate both players doesn't come as surprise.