1. Anthony Paul Firkser was born on February 19,1995 and is an American professional football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League.
32 Facts About Anthony Firkser
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Anthony Firkser played college football for the Harvard Crimson and signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2017.
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Anthony Firkser has played in the NFL for the Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, and New York Jets.
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Anthony Firkser is Jewish and he and his family belonged to Temple Shaari Emeth in Manalapan, where he celebrated his bar mitzvah.
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In basketball, Anthony Firkser played point guard, scoring 21.3 points with 7.6 assists per game.
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Anthony Firkser finished his career second in school history with 1,362 points.
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Anthony Firkser was named the Shore Conference 'A' North Division Offensive Player of the Year and made the all-state team.
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Anthony Firkser competed at the 2013 Maccabiah Games in Israel as a guard for the 18-and-under gold medal-winning Team USA basketball team.
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Anthony Firkser did not begin playing football until his sophomore year in high school.
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Anthony Firkser was recruited by Harvard University and four other universities.
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Anthony Firkser saw his first collegiate action in 2014 as a sophomore.
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Anthony Firkser appeared in 10 games for Harvard and made 32 catches for 485 yards.
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Anthony Firkser started nine games and caught 22 passes for 372 yards and three touchdowns in 2015 as a junior.
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Anthony Firkser graduated from Harvard in 2017 with a degree in applied mathematics.
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On March 19,2017, Anthony Firkser participated in the Harvard Pro Day, an event at which Harvard football players demonstrate their skills to an audience of NFL scouts and coaches.
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Anthony Firkser signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on May 5,2017.
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Anthony Firkser was waived by the Jets on September 2,2017.
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On November 29,2017, Anthony Firkser was signed to the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs.
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On May 14,2018, Anthony Firkser was signed by the Tennessee Titans.
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Anthony Firkser finished the 2018 season with 19 receptions for 225 yards and a touchdown.
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Anthony Firkser began the season as one of four tight ends on the Titans' opening day roster along with veterans Delanie Walker, Jonnu Smith, and MyCole Pruitt.
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Anthony Firkser finished the 2019 season with 14 receptions for 204 yards and a touchdown.
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Anthony Firkser played his first postseason game on January 4,2020, against the defending Super Bowl champions, the New England Patriots.
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On February 13,2020, Anthony Firkser signed a one-year extension with the Titans.
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Anthony Firkser finished the game catching eight of nine targets from Ryan Tannehill for 113 yards, and added a touchdown in the first quarter.
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Anthony Firkser finished the 2020 season with 39 receptions for 387 yards and a touchdown.
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On March 17,2021, Anthony Firkser re-signed with the Titans on a one-year deal.
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Anthony Firkser finished the 2021 season with 34 receptions for 291 yards and two touchdowns.
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Anthony Firkser was signed to the practice squad the next day.
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Anthony Firkser was released on January 4,2024 and re-signed to the practice squad, but promoted back on January 13.
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On July 30,2024, Anthony Firkser signed with the New York Jets.
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On November 2,2024, Anthony Firkser was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.