Patriots Rookie Eli Raridon Announces Newborn Son’s Death

New England Patriots rookie tight end Eli Raridon and his wife, Anna, said their newborn son, Peter James, died shortly after his birth on September 11, after doctors diagnosed him with anencephaly during pregnancy. The couple shared the news in a joint Instagram post on September 29, saying they had been unable to bring their son home. Anna Raridon wrote that the diagnosis came during the couple’s 20-week anatomy scan. She said the family knew the condition was fatal and that Peter would not survive outside the womb. The reports of the diagnosis and loss are based on the couple’s post; no separate medical account was provided. In the post, Anna said she was grateful to have loved and cared for Peter during the pregnancy. She described his life as brief but meaningful and said he would remain part of the family’s story. She also wrote that she and Eli were leaning on their faith as they grieved. The couple did not provide details about the precise circumstances or timing of his death beyond saying he died shortly after birth. The couple had announced in March that they were expecting their first child. They married in May 2025.