Infant Son of Patriots Tight End Eli Raridon Dies After Anencephaly Diagnosis
New England Patriots tight end Eli Raridon and his wife Anna announced the death of their infant son, Peter James Raridon, who was diagnosed with anencephaly.
Pittsburgh, PA, October 1, 2026 —
Peter James Raridon, infant son of New England Patriots tight end Eli Raridon and his wife Anna, has died. The couple shared the announcement regarding the passing of their child, who had been diagnosed with anencephaly.
Anencephaly is a severe birth defect in which a baby is born without parts of the brain and the skull. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the condition occurs when the neural tube does not close properly during pregnancy. It is a serious condition that typically results in the baby being stillborn or dying shortly after birth.
The announcement from Eli Raridon and his wife Anna did not include further details regarding the timeline of their son’s diagnosis or passing, beyond stating that he died. The specific circumstances surrounding the diagnosis, including when it was made during Anna Raridon’s pregnancy, were not provided.
Eli Raridon, a tight end for the New England Patriots, was selected by the team in the 2023 NFL Draft. Further details about the family’s loss and their son’s condition were not elaborated upon in the public announcement.
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