Eli Raridon brings three generations of Fighting Irish football connections to the Patriots, along with a few traits that are mindful of Rob Gronkowski. news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

May 11, 2026 The MassLive Patriots Newsletter Patriots Eli Raridon brings Notre Dame pedigree, Gronk-like traits to the Patriots Eli Raridon brings three generations of Fighting Irish football connections to the Patriots, along with a few traits that are mindful of Rob Gronkowski. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com Read more Patriots Aaron Rodgers rumors: QB has yet to meet with Steelers despite being in Pittsburgh Aaron Rodgers still has yet to commit to playing in 2026. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Mike Vrabel fully engaged at Patriots rookie minicamp amid ongoing firestorm| Karen Guregian More 'business as usual' with Mike Vrabel conducting practice at Day 2 of rookie minicamp amid ongoing scandal. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots 2026 draft signings: Mike Vrabel’s team signs two more rookies Third-round tight end Eli Raridon and sixth-round edge rusher Quintayvious Hutchins became the latest rookies to sign with the Patriots, leaving two picks unsigned By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots 6 takeaways from Patriots 2026 rookie minicamp The Patriots practiced for about 75 minutes with draft picks, undrafted free agents and 17 tryout players on Saturday in Foxborough. Here's what happened in rookie minicamp: By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Will Patriots rookie Caleb Lomu compete with Will Campbell at left tackle? Patriots rookie Caleb Lomu practiced at left tackle during rookie minicamp, where Will Campbell currently starts. What does it mean? By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    See more     Unlimited Digital Access to MassLive․com   $1 for the first 3 months   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.