Eli Raridon exited the game due to injury after losing his son

The head of the New England Patriots, rookie Eli Raridon, left the field during the game against the Buffalo Bills on October 4 due to an ankle injury. This occurred early in the second half when Raridon, who was listed as «questionable» due to a thigh injury, managed to catch two passes for 12 yards. The team has not provided any updates on the player’s condition.

This game marked an emotional return to the field for Raridon after he and his wife Anna announced the loss of their son, Peter James Raridon, who was born on September 11 with a diagnosis of anencephaly—a severe developmental defect in which the child cannot survive outside the womb. Anna shared this news on Instagram on September 29, expressing her grief and gratitude for the time spent with their child.

New England won the game against Buffalo with a score of 29−26, improving their record to 2−2. The team will play their next game on October 11 against the Las Vegas Raiders. It is unknown whether Raridon will be able to return to the lineup by that time.