Patriots' Eli Raridon: Questionable to return Sunday
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Raridon (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Buffalo.
Raridon didn't play in Week 3 against the Jaguars due to a hamstring injury. However, an ankle injury could mean he won't be back in Week 4. If Raridon can't return, Cameron Latu could see more work behind Hunter Henry.
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Patriots' Eli Raridon: Back in action in Week 4
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Raridon (thigh) is listed as active Sunday at Buffalo.
After missing Week 3 due to a thigh injury, Raridon was limited on all three Week 4 practice reports and then listed as questionable for Sunday's contest. Now that the rookie third-rounder is confirmed to be available, he'll hop back in as the No. 2 TE behind Hunter Henry, which so far has equated to a 2-32-1 line on two targets through the first two games of his career.
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Patriots' Eli Raridon: Chance to return for Week 4
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Raridon (thigh) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Raridon was a limited participant in all three practices during Week 4 prep, which was enough for the rookie third-rounder to draw the questionable tag for Sunday's AFC East showdown. If Raridon is cleared to play, then he would slot behind Hunter Henry on the tight end depth chart ahead of Cameron Latu and Tanner Arkin.
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Patriots' Eli Raridon: Another limited practice session Thursday
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Raridon (thigh) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Raridon was limited again Thursday. If the thigh injury keeps the rookie off the field in the Week 4 meeting with the Bills, Tanner Arkin could see more snaps behind Hunter Henry and Cameron Latu.
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Patriots' Eli Raridon: Won't play Week 3
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Raridon (thigh) is listed as inactive Week 3 against the Jaguars.
Raridon saw the field for 36 snaps in Week 1, but his Week 2 showing was cut significantly after exiting the game with a thigh injury. After missing practice Thursday and Friday, the rookie will ultimately miss his first career game, paving the way for Cameron Latu and Tanner Arkin to work in a reserve capacity behind starting tight end Hunter Henry.
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Patriots' Eli Raridon: Questionable for Sunday
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Raridon (thigh) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Raridon started the week as a limited participant Wednesday before downgrading to a non-participant in the Thursday and Friday practice sessions. The rookie third-rounder has still managed to draw the questionable tag despite consecutive absences, meaning the 22-year-old may have been granted some additional rest in anticipation of Sunday's contest.
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Patriots' Eli Raridon: Doesn't practice Thursday
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Raridon (thigh) did not practice Thursday.
Raridon was injured in Sunday's 20-3 win over the Steelers. He practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday. However, the 22-year-old appeared to take a step back by missing Thursday's session. Raridon will have another opportunity to practice Friday or else he may carry an injury designation ahead of the Week 3 meeting with Jacksonville. The rookie appeared in both of the Patriots' games to begin the 2026 campaign, catching both targets for 32 yards and one touchdown.
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Patriots' Eli Raridon: Won't return Sunday
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Raridon (thigh) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Raridon exited the game after hauling in a 30-yard pass from Drake Maye. The catch that caused the tight end to enter the medical tent was his only target in the contest.
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Patriots' Eli Raridon: Candidate to contribute early
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Raridon will enter training camp with an opportunity to establish himself as the No. 2 tight end behind starter Hunter Henry, Jordy McElroy of USA Today reports.
The Patriots selected Raridon in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and he has a clear path to snaps with Julian Hill (knee) on season-ending IR and Austin Hooper having signed with the Falcons. At 6-foot-6, 245 pounds, the Notre Dame standout possesses the athleticism, speed and catch radius to threaten defenses down the seam and provide Drake Maye with another receiving option. Raridon still needs refinement as a blocker, but a strong training camp could position him for a meaningful rookie-year role. Meanwhile, Henry is positioned to hit free agency in 2027.
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Patriots' Eli Raridon: Scooped up by Patriots
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New England selected Raridon in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 95th overall.
Raridon spent his entire four-year college career with Notre Dame, and he was able to overcome knee injuries in 2022 and 2023 to become a productive starter for the Fighting Irish. He put it all together in 2025 with 32 catches for 482 yards over 12 games, though he did not haul in a touchdown pass. Raridon showed steady improvement as a pass catcher over the course of his college career and has the athletic foundation (6-foot-6, 245 pounds) to establish himself as a large target in the passing game for Drake Maye, though the former will need to work on his blocking ability in order to earn consistent snaps on offense. Hunter Henry is New England's top option at tight end, but with Austin Hooper signing with the Falcons in March, Raridon has a chance to earn the TE2 job, with Julian Hill being his main competition.
