Eli Raridon exits Patriots game against Steelers with thigh injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 7:48 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
New England Patriots tight end Eli Raridon left the Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a thigh injury and was unable to return. Raridon had one target, a 30-yard reception, before departing. Selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Raridon began to establish his role in the offense, particularly after catching a touchdown in Week 1. His status will be monitored as the team continues through the season.
- •Raridon left the game and did not return due to an injury.
- •He caught one pass for 30 yards before exiting.
- •Raridon scored a touchdown in Week 1 against Seattle.
- •He was a third-round draft pick from Notre Dame in 2026.
- •Hunter Henry remains the primary tight end for the Patriots.
- 7:48 PMYahoo Sports — Eli Raridon leaves Week 2 game
"Eli Raridon unable to return after suffering thigh injury
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