Patriots rookie Eli Raridon's wife announces death of couple's son
Boston.com • • sports
Key Points:
- Anna Raridon, wife of Patriots rookie tight end Eli Raridon, announced the loss of their first child, Peter James Raridon, who was born on September 11 with anencephaly, a fatal condition preventing survival outside the womb.
- The couple discovered the diagnosis during their 20-week anatomy scan, which deeply affected them, but Anna expressed gratitude for having loved and carried their son for nine months.
- Anna shared her reliance on faith during this difficult time, quoting Bible verses and emphasizing the meaningfulness and preciousness of their son's brief life.
- Eli Raridon, drafted by the Patriots in 2026, has recently contributed to the team's offense but missed last week's game due to a thigh injury.
- The couple married in May 2025, and Peter was their first child together.
