The New England Patriots did not wait long to start addressing one of the injuries that piled up during Sunday’s 20-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported Monday that New England brought in four free-agent tight ends for workouts: Tanner Conner,

Eli Raridon entered the New England Patriots’ rookie season with plenty of attention on what he could do as a pass catcher. The third-round pick brought a 6-foot-6 frame and the athleticism to create problems down the field;

Eli Raridon caught his lone target for 30 yards in the Patriots' Week 2 win over the Steelers.

Raridon was forced to leave Sunday's 20-3 win over the Steelers in the first half with a thigh injury, and he was unable to return to the game. The tight end's ability to practice in any capacity Wednesday is a positive sign, and he'll have two more chances to log a full practice before the team faces the Jaguars in Week 3.

FOXBORO — The Patriots were without two starters in their first practice in preparation for Sunday’s Week 3 game against the Jaguars. Safety Craig Woodson (shoulder), OLB Dre’Mont Jones (shoulder) and outside linebacker Quintayvious Hutchins (knee) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.

Eli Raridon unable to return after suffering thigh injury

Raridon Patriots look set to feature Eli Raridon heavily after a strong camp, with the rookie tight end ready for opener against the Seahawks.

FOXBORO — Eli Raridon holds a unique distinction. The Patriots rookie tight end scored the first touchdown of the entire 2026 NFL season. He also already has more touchdowns this season than he had in his final year in college.

Raridon is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers due to a thigh injury. Raridon hauled in a 30-yard pass from Drake Maye before going to the blue medical tent to be evaluated for a thigh injury. Cameron Latu will serve as the backup tight end behind Hunter Henry for as long as Raridon is sidelined.

Offensive lineman Mike Onwenu and rookie tight end Eli Raridon are among the players on a growing injury report.