Patriots place tight end Julian Hill on IR after A.J. Brown trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The New England Patriots have placed tight end Julian Hill on injured reserve after acquiring A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles. Hill, signed to a three-year, $15 million deal this offseason, will miss the entire season due to an unspecified injury. His absence creates an opportunity for rookie Eli Raridon to take on a larger role at tight end. Raridon, the Patriots' third-round pick, recorded 48 receptions for 623 yards and three touchdowns during his time at Notre Dame. The Patriots aim to strengthen their offense with Brown's addition, but tight end depth remains critical.
- •Julian Hill placed on injured reserve after A.J. Brown trade.
- •Hill signed a three-year, $15 million contract this offseason.
- •Eli Raridon expected to step up in Hill's absence.
- •Raridon had 623 receiving yards in college at Notre Dame.
- •A.J. Brown's addition aims to bolster the Patriots' offense.
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots Place Recently Signed Pass Catcher On IR Following A.J. Brown Trade
"The New England Patriots placed one of the pass catchers they signed this offseason on injured reserve after trading for A.J. Brown.
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