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| HT/WT: 6-6, 245 lbs |
| Birthplace: Mason City, IA |
| Age: 22 |
| School: Notre Dame |
| Experience: R |
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2026 Receiving
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REC
Receptions
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YDS
Receiving Yards
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AVG
Average Yards per Reception
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TD
Receiving Touchdowns
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LNG
Longest Reception
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| Regular Season | 12 | 168 | 14.0 | 2 | 31 |
Top Eli Raridon News
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Patriots' Eli Raridon: Gets into end zone Thursday
Raridon caught three of four targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's Week 7 loss to the Bears.
Raridon got open late in the third quarter and hauled in a nicely placed pass from Drake Maye for a 30-yard score. The rookie tight end finished third on the team with 56 receiving yards and tied for third with three receptions. Raridon is clearly behind Hunter Henry, who posted a 7-71-0 receiving line on seven targets, in the tight-end pecking order, but he's shown promise early in his career with 12 catches on 16 targets for 168 yards and two TDs through six games.
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Patriots' Eli Raridon: Productive in Week 5 victory
Raridon caught all five of his targets for 57 yards during the Patriots' 45-17 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
The rookie third-rounder accumulated three catches (on four targets) for 44 yards and a score in each of his first three games, and he eclipsed those receiving marks (except the score) during Sunday's blowout win. His five catches co-led the Patriots with Efton Chism, and the duo finished tied for the third-most receiving yards behind Kyle Williams (91) and DeMario Douglas (65). Raridon's 43 offensive snaps were only slightly behind top tight end Hunter Henry (48), and the former has played more than 50 percent of New England's offensive snaps in each of the last two weeks. The Patriots will stay home for Week 6 to host the Jets on Oct. 18 in an AFC East divisional showdown.
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Patriots' Eli Raridon: Not listed on injury report
Raridon (ankle) was not listed in Wednesday's injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Raridon exited Sunday's win over the Bills due to an ankle injury. However, he's not listed on the injury report ahead of the Week 5 meeting with Las Vegas.
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Patriots' Eli Raridon: Questionable to return Sunday
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
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
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
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: Limited to open Week 4 prep
Raridon (thigh) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
A thigh injury prevented the rookie third-rounder from playing against the Jaguars in Week 3. He was limited in all three practices prior to New England's loss to Jacksonville, so he may have to log a full practice over the next two days to have a realistic chance of playing Sunday against Buffalo.
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Patriots' Eli Raridon: Won't play Week 3
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
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
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: Limited to open week
Raridon (thigh) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Raridon was forced to leave Sunday's 20-3 win over the Steelers in the first half with a thigh injury, and he was unable to return to the game. The tight end's ability to practice in any capacity Wednesday is a positive sign, and he'll have two more chances to log a full practice before the team faces the Jaguars in Week 3.
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Patriots' Eli Raridon: Won't return Sunday
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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