Patriots rookie tight end Eli Raridon gets bigger role as Hunter Henry injures foot
The gist
Patriots rookie tight end Eli Raridon played a season-high 55 snaps after Hunter Henry hurt his foot.
Raridon's fantasy value hinges on whether Henry can play in Week 9.
How it unfolded
- Apr 25, 2026The New England Patriots selected Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon in Round 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 95 overall pick.
- Sep 9, 2026Raridon made a touchdown catch in the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle.
- Sep 30, 2026Raridon and his wife Anna announced they lost their baby boy to anencephaly.
Key terms
- snaps
- The backward passing of the ball from center to start a play in gridiron football.
- fantasy value
- A game where participants manage virtual football teams and earn points based on real players' performances.
- waiver pickup
- A player transaction system where a contracted player is made available for other teams to claim within a set period.
Source: Wikipedia