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A Jewish guide to new season

By JTA October 3, 2022, 11:01 am Edit
Atlanta tight end Anthony Firkser in a recent pre-season game. Photo: Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire, via Getty
Atlanta tight end Anthony Firkser in a recent pre-season game. Photo: Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire, via Getty

It’s a new Jewish year, but also a new American Football year, with the 103rd NFL season only into its third round, and several Jewish players to keep an eye on.

JAKE CURHAN

This 24-year-old self-described ‘Bear Jew’ – possibly a reference to his 198cm and 143kg frame – appeared in 15 games in his rookie season with the Seattle Seahawks last year, starting in five games as an offensive right tackle. He is a player on the rise.

AJ DILLON

The former Boston College star is entering his third season in the NFL, where he is the second-string running back for the Green Bay Packers. He rushed 803 yards last season, with five rushing touchdowns, and two receiving touchdowns.

MICHAEL DUNN

Dunn begins his third season with the Cleveland Browns as a back-up offensive lineman, after playing at the University of Maryland. He has appeared in 20 NFL games, including two starts.

ANTHONY FIRKSER

After four years with the Tennessee Titans, Firkser is now at the Atlanta Falcons, where he slates in as their second-string tight end. He started one game in each of the last three seasons, and has scored five career touchdowns.

GREG JOSEPH

Starting his second season as the Minnesota Vikings’ starting kicker, Joseph last season enjoyed an 87 per cent field goal percentage, punctuated by a game winner against the Packers. Joseph is close with Firkser – a fellow Maccabiah Games alum – from their time together at the Titans in 2019.

OTHERS

Former UCLA star quarterback Josh Rosen is now 25, and on the Cleveland Browns’ practice squad, after failing to earn a roster spot. Veteran Nate Ebner and Sam Sloman are currently unsigned free agents, hoping to join a club soon. Ebner is a safety and special teams player and a three-time Super Bowl champion, while Sloman is a placekicker.

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