Patriots TE Eli Raridon announces death of newborn son

Son had fatal diagnosis before birth

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 45m1 min read

Heartbreaking news for former Notre Dame and current New England Patriots TE Eli Raridon and his wife Anna 🙏 https:// Via @ArmandoSalguero on X

What happened: Eli Raridon and his wife Anna said their newborn son died after a fatal diagnosis. The couple shared the news weeks into the 2026 NFL season.

Why it matters: New England drafted Raridon 95th overall out of Notre Dame in April. His rookie season marks his first months on an NFL roster.

What to watch: New England continues its regular-season schedule this week.

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@ArmandoSalguero 2026-09-30T15:26:36.774694+00:00

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