Patriots Rookie TE's Return Cut Short by Injury

New England Patriots rookie tight end Eli Raridon exited Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills with an ankle injury, curtailing his return to the field. The 22-year-old sustained the injury in the second half of the October 4th contest. This setback came just five days after Raridon and his wife, Anna, publicly shared the heartbreaking news of their baby son's passing.

Their son, Peter James Raridon, was born on September 11th, 2026, with anencephaly, a fatal condition. Despite the profound grief, Raridon returned to play, catching two passes for 12 yards before his early exit. The Patriots have not yet provided an update on his condition. The team secured a 29-26 victory over the Bills, improving their record to 2-2.