Patriots Rookie Eli Raridon and Wife Mourn Loss of Son Peter James to Anencephaly
New England Patriots rookie tight end Eli Raridon and his wife, Anna, announced the death of their first child, Peter James Raridon, who was born on September 11, 2026. The infant was diagnosed with anencephaly during a 20-week anatomy scan, a fatal condition that prevents the formation of the forebrain and cerebrum. While the couple expressed deep devastation, they shared a message of faith on social media, noting that they were grateful to have loved their son during his nine months in the womb. Raridon, a third-round draft pick from Notre Dame, is scheduled to report for work on Wednesday despite the personal tragedy.
