Anthony Firkser

Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		76	123	1,260	5
2025		7	8	53	0
2024		7	—	—	—
2023		2

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Anthony Firkser's Contract Value Index lands at C, putting the deal in a defined slice of comparable signings. At $1.17M on a one-year deal for an established veteran at 31 years old, this contract reflects realistic market pricing for a depth tight end—neither an overpay nor a bargain, but a straightforward roster maintenance move. His 2025 season production of 53 receiving yards across 7 games underscores limited offensive opportunity, which aligns with his performance grade of C-; he remains a functional contributor rather than a high-volume option. The $1.17M AAV sits firmly in the below-starter range for the position, appropriate for a player with eight seasons of experience whose role is explicitly defined as veteran backup and camp body, as media framing consistently emphasizes. Detroit's recent addition of complementary pieces at multiple positions—including fellow depth signings at linebacker, edge, and receiver—suggests the Lions are building around depth competition and organizational continuity rather than targeting marquee upgrades, and Firkser fits squarely into that pattern. The one-year structure carries zero long-term cap commitment, making this a low-risk, no-upside depth transaction that poses negligible financial exposure to the organization.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Anthony's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Anthony Firkser produces at a tier that grades a C- performance mark for Detroit. At 31 years old with eight seasons of NFL experience, Firkser occupies the established veteran depth category—a complementary tight end whose modest production output places him squarely in below-average starter to solid reserve territory. In the 2025 season, his 53 receiving yards across 7 games reflects the limited offensive role typical of a depth piece, far removed from featured tight end production. His strength lies in durability and familiarity within the system; media coverage emphasizes his functional integration with quarterback Jared Goff and the organizational confidence reflected in bringing him back, suggesting reliable hands and situational reliability in pass-game situations. The key weakness is production ceiling—his career totals (123 receptions, 1,260 yards) and current-season output underscore that he operates as a complementary weapon rather than a primary target, limiting his offensive impact. Firkser's role is best understood as insurance depth: he knows the system, keeps the chains moving in limited opportunities, but does not drive offensive game plans. His C- grade reflects a player who executes his role competently within the constraints of a backup/tertiary tight end profile, neither dragging down the offense nor elevating it.

How Anthony Compares at the Position

Anthony Firkser ranks 97th of 164 graded tight ends by performance. That slots Anthony between Luke Farrell (C-) just ahead and Davis Allen (C-) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Firkser signing is a low-risk depth move for Washington's tight end room. Multiple outlets reported the veteran addition during OTAs with minimal fanfare. His journeyman status signals the Commanders view him as backup competition, not a starter. Fans largely indifferent, focusing instead on the concurrent release of Ja'Corey Brooks. Expect Firkser to compete for snaps without dramatically shifting the offensive pecking order.