Patriots rule out Craig Woodson and two others against Steelers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 7:36 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

The New England Patriots have ruled out safeties Craig Woodson and Dell Pettus, along with tight end Eli Raridon, for the remainder of their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 20, 2026. Woodson was sidelined due to a shoulder injury, while Pettus suffered an ankle injury in the first half. Raridon left the game with a thigh injury in the second quarter, leaving the Patriots with limited options at tight end. The team faced previous injuries this week, including Mike Onwenu and Dre’Mont Jones. Jaylen Reed filled in at safety after Woodson's departure.
- •Woodson, Pettus, and Raridon are out for the game against the Steelers.
- •Pettus injured his ankle on special teams.
- •Raridon’s thigh injury limited tight end options for New England.
- •Jaylen Reed replaced Woodson at safety during the game.
- 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Craig Woodson headlines latest group of injured Patriots players against Steelers
"The Patriots ruled out three more players.
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