depth chart4d ago
Begins his Patriots tenure as a top backup at tight end.
Eli Raridon
Tight end for the New England Patriots
Depth TE2Age 22Rookie
Last updated
2026 season
Season projection
PPR · TE5426.1
Half-PPR · TE5421.0
Non-PPR · TE5315.9
NE · TE · TE2
Targets14.4
Receptions10.1
Receiving yards112.6
Receiving TD0.9
Fumbles lost0.5
About these projections
These are full-season estimates, last updated August 30, 2026. For this week’s matchups and injury status, see Week 2 projections.
Research: Strength of schedule · Player durability · Offensive coaching
Latest news · 13 reports
injury5d ago
Will not dress tonight in Cleveland.
performance8d ago
Has caught 12 passes from Drake Maye through 21 days of training camp.
injury9d ago
Returned to practice.
context10d ago
Kept out of pre-game warmups and today's action for an unspecified individual situation.
injury10d ago
Not seen ahead of tonight's preseason game despite being expected to play.
usage12d ago
Among the backups expected to see extensive action Saturday night.
performance14d ago
Got open in the flat and caught a pass for a big gain in a one-minute drill.
performance19d ago
Had a long gain negated by an ineligible downfield penalty on a teammate.
depth chart19d ago
Named starting TE for the game.
performance21d ago
Had a solid day in joint practice.
context23d ago
Third-round pick brings rookie promise to the tight end room alongside veteran depth.
performance26d ago
Caught three passes from Maye in scrimmage, including an X play on a play-action seam.