We passed along some hype on Patriots TE Eli Raridon earlier this week. Now The Boston Herald's Andrew Callahan is suggesting that Raridon might be pushing TE Hunter Henry for work. Per Callahan, Raridon got more first-team snaps than Henry in three straight practices, culminating with Tuesday's joint practice with the Colts.
What They're Saying
Callahan: "Raridon's simply become a more consistent and trusted target for both quarterbacks. More specifically, Raridon is winning more decisively at the top of his routes and creating enough separation to pull away, which helps immensely as a long strider who can win short but primarily threatens defenses at the intermediate level."
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In that same article, Callahan notes that Henry "turned in one of the more productive days by any offensive player" in that practice vs. the Colts.
Henry also got a two-year, $16 million extension from New England on Monday.
It's dangerous to weigh training-camp reps too heavily. Henry is a 31-year-old, 10-year veteran who might simply be getting some rest in August.
It's more noteworthy that Raridon, a third-round rookie, has already earned significant first-team work. The Notre Dame product is coming off a breakout 2025 season, ranking third on his team in catches (32) and receiving yards (482). He then registered a 95th-percentile Relative Athletic Score.
We're not ready to roster Raridon in redraft leagues, but his dynasty stock is on the rise.
Raridon's ascension makes us a little more gun shy on Henry, although his TE20 ADP still feels palatable.
