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Falcons TE Anthony Firkser Elevated From Practice Squad; What Does It Mean For Atlanta?

The Falcons make a roster move ahead of Sunday's game.

Jeremy Brener

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The Atlanta Falcons are busy finalizing their gameday roster for Sunday's contest against the New Orleans Saints.

In one final roster move before the season opener, the team elevated tight end Anthony Firkser from the practice squad.

The move likely signals the need for another tight end to play in Sunday's contest.

The team carried three tight ends on the team's initial 53-man roster, but sixth-round rookie tight end John FitzPatrick was placed on injured reserve last week. Then, backup tight end Parker Hesse did not practice Wednesday due to personal reasons, but he returned on Thursday and Friday and was not listed on the team's final injury report. The only players listed on the report were rookie wide receiver Drake London (knee) and cornerback Darren Hall (quad). Both are questionable for Sunday's game.

Firkser, who signed a one-year deal this offseason with the Falcons, might be ahead of the curve compared to most people that could be elevated from the practice squad. He understands the ins and outs of coach Arthur Smith's offense thanks to his time with the Tennessee Titans. He also has worked with 12 personnel sets with a similar tight end that mirrors the style of play of second-year pro Kyle Pitts. Last season, Firkser recorded 39 catches for 387 yards and an average of 9.9 yards per reception.

Tomorrow, he'll make his Falcons debut against the Saints at 1 p.m. in Atlanta.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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