TE · NE · 22 yrs · exp 0 · Notre Dame
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Karon Prunty, a fifth-round pick by the New England Patriots, has signed a four-year rookie contract worth just under $4.81 million. The deal includes a $427,348 signing bonus and standard annual salaries with no additional guarantees. Prunty is eligible for a Year 4 pay bump under the league's performance escalator program
Throughout their history, the New England Patriots have rostered some top-tier tight ends. Newly-voted Patriots Hall of Famer Rob Gronkowski , arguably the best tight ends in NFL history, tops a list that also includes the likes of Ben Coates and Russ Francis. Hunter Henry might not have reached those same echelons yet, but he is very well on his way. Entering his sixth season as a Patriot, he very much has cemented his spot among the franchise’s top ever players at the position. That is true both for his on-field contributions and his leadership off the field, something one of the Patriots’ 2026 offseason additions can attest to. “I’ve got a hell of a vet in that room. Hunter Henry is a hell of a guy,” said free agency signing Julian Hill about his new teammate. “I’ve been working with him. He’s been helping me so much in the pass game.” One of three additions to the Patriots’ tight end room this spring alongside rookies Eli Raridon and Tanner Arkin, Hill arrived on a three-year contract in March. The details of that deal show that he very much is locked into a roster spot this year, presumably to serve as a blocking-first option at the position. The former Miami Dolphins UDFA does bring the experience of 46 NFL games to New England . But even though he is heading into his fourth season in the league, he knows that job security is not a given in his profession. That is exactly what makes Henry’s career — he entered the league as a second-round draft choice in 2016 — so impressive in Hill’s eyes. “He’s going on Year 11? I mean, how many guys can say that and produce as he’s produced?” Hill asked. “How he moves at his age, his mindset of the game, his approach to the game, you can’t make that up. I have a lot of respect for guys who have been in the business for a long time, because as y’all know, this is a short-lived business. That’s what makes him a hell of a vet.”
Eli Raridon, the Patriots' third-round draft pick, has signed a four-year rookie contract worth nearly $6.75 million, with $1.37 million guaranteed. The deal includes standard escalators for playing time and performance
TEAM TALK From the NFL: Patriots to face Lions in Week 10 International Game on November 15, 2026. Paul Perillo spotlights third-round pick Eli Raridon , who brings rare athleticism to the tight end position for the Patriots. Josh McDaniels ‘loves having tight ends who can represent chess pieces both in the running and passing games. Raridon is an unfinished product due to his lack of experience but has the ability to make an impact in both phases.’ Alexandra Francisco has the story of Hunter Henry hosting more than 40 older teens in the foster care system at Gillette Stadium on Monday and sent them all home with brand new Guardian Bikes. Patriots Catch-22: Rookie minicamp observations , schedule release week, 2026 opponents. (2 hours) LOCAL LINKS Jake Mozarsky posts how to watch the NFL schedule release: Channel, live stream & start time. Alex Barth says the Patriots reportedly will be opening their 2026 season with a Super Bowl rematch. Nick Goss power ranks every starting QB on the Patriots’ 2026 schedule, from Patrick Mahomes to Mason Rudolph . Jake Seymour notes the Patriots are projected to travel more than double last season, a potential hurdle they need to overcome if they hope to reappear in the Super Bowl. Meredith Perri points out the Patriots will travel ‘more than the distance around the earth’ this season. Jennifer Streeter tells us one unique fact about every team on the Patriots schedule that will surprise you. Ethan Hurwitz looks at the biggest winners from rookie minicamp and which rookies boosted their stock. Sara Marshall discusses a report that considers the Bills’ lackluster offseason as somehow better than the Patriots. Jennifer Streeter mentions how the Pats’ veteran receivers are helping Romeo Doubs adjust to New England and learn the playbook. Ethan Hurwitz believes RB Jam Miller’s mindset can help him crack the Patriots roster; The seventh-round rookie is confident in his abilities to succeed at the NFL level. Patriots Daily podcast: Taylor Kyles and Mike Kadlick take a look at the Patriots top 5 deepest position rooms on the roster right now. (32 min.) All 32 NFL podcast: Mike Giardi discusses how AJ Brown could impact the receiving group, the passing game in general, and why Romeo Doubs is more than ok with that. (27 min.) NATIONAL NEWS Doug Farrar (Athlon Sports) Biggest offseason questions still looming for New England. Mike Vrabel’s offseason drama, Will Campbell at LT, More. Jordan Dajani (CBS Sports) NFL schedule release : Where to watch reveal show and what we know. Eva Geitheim (SI) NFL Thanksgiving schedule 2026: Teams, kickoff times & how to watch. Albert Breer (SI) NFL Mailbag: Offensive and defensive Rookie of the Year ravorites; Plus, why the Saints’ offense could be really good, Maxx Crosby ’s future in Vegas and more. Mike Kadlick (SI) Ranking the NFL’s record nine International Series games in 2026. No. 3 Patriots vs. Lions (Munich, Germany). Craig Ellenport (Athlon Sports) Ranking the international games . No. 2 Patriots-Lions in Munich. John Breech (CBS Sports) The NFL has a new tradition on the schedule , introducing a streaming package that kicks off with Green Bay vs. Los Angeles Tarohn Finley (Yahoo! Sports) De’Von Achane reportedly reaches 4-year, $68 million extension with Dolphins
The New England Patriots have signed third-round tight end Eli Raridon and seventh-round linebacker Quintayvious Hutchins to their rookie contracts. They join Hunter Henry and Julian Hill at tight end, while Hutchins adds depth to the linebacker corps
Sleeper trending/add: Eli Raridon (13421) count=10367 (Δ10367 vs prior poll)
After recording 32 receptions for 482 yards and zero touchdowns across 12 games as a senior at Notre Dame in 2025, tight end Eli Raridon was selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. Raridon is considered a developmental prospect as a receiver but offers three-down potential and graded out as a solid athlete relative to his position at this year's Draft Combine. The Patriots have veteran Hunter Henry firmly atop their tight end depth chart, which could limit Raridon's fantasy upside as a rookie. However, Raridon should be the favorite to earn the TE2 role in New England. With Henry entering his age-32 season in 2026, Raridon could emerge as the tight end of the future for the Patriots if he holds his own in his first NFL season. Raridon is unquestionably a tight end name worth monitoring for dynasty managers heading into 2026
New England selected Raridon in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 95th overall. Raridon spent his entire four-year college career with Notre Dame, and he was able to overcome knee injuries in 2022 and 2023 to become a productive starter for the Fighting Irish. He put it all together in 2025 with 32 catches for 482 yards over 12 games, though he did not haul in a touchdown pass. Raridon showed steady improvement as a pass catcher over the course of his college career and has the athletic foundation (6-foot-6, 245 pounds) to establish himself as a large target in the passing game for Drake Maye, though the former will need to work on his blocking ability in order to earn consistent snaps on offense. Hunter Henry is New England's top option at tight end, but with Austin Hooper signing with the Falcons in March, Raridon has a chance to earn the TE2 job, with Julian Hill being his main competition
The New England Patriots selected Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon with the 95th overall pick late in the third round in the 2026 NFL draft on Friday evening. All four of Raridon's collegiate seasons came with the Fighting Irish, and he accumulated 48 catches for 623 yards and only three touchdowns in his 40 total games. The 22-year-old dealt with some knee injuries early in his collegiate career, but he was healthy in his junior and senior seasons and had 32 receptions for a career-high 482 yards in 12 games in 2025, although he didn't score a single touchdown. At the very least, the 6-foot-6, 245-pounder will give young quarterback Drake Maye a big target in the passing attack next to Hunter Henry after Austin Hooper left in free agency this offseason. Raridon should enter his rookie season as the TE2 in New England behind Henry as the Pats look to get back to the Super Bowl. Raridon is developing as a pass-catcher. He won't be on the fantasy radar in redraft leagues unless Henry misses time with an injury
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