Former Falcons tight end Anthony Firkser has agreed to terms with the New England Patriots, ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported on Thursday morning. The 28-year-old appeared in 11 games for Atlanta last season, catching nine of 13 targets for 100 receiving yards.
According to Reiss, Firkser will compete for the No. 3 tight end spot in New England.
The Patriots have agreed to terms with free-agent TE Anthony Firkser, per a source.
The 6-foot-2, 246-pound Firkser, who attended Harvard, will vie for a TE3 role.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) May 25, 2023
Prior to his time with the Falcons, Firkser spent four years in Tennessee — where he had 106 catches for 1,107 receiving yards and five touchdowns.
Atlanta acquired tight end Jonnu Smith in a trade with the Patriots at the start of the new league year. Smith, like Firkser, also started his career in Tennessee under Arthur Smith.
Smith should serve as the No. 2 tight end for the Falcons this season.
