Efton Chism

23-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Questionable
Injury Foot
Est. Return 9/7/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Chism joined the Patriots as an undrafted free agent after a highly productive stint at Eastern Washington, highlighted by a 120-catch effort in 12 games in 2024. The 5-foot-10, 198-pounder landed the richest deal among the team's 16-member UDFA class, and, based on the early impressions he's made during his on-field work as a pro, Chism has a chance to parlay his slot skills into a spot in an unsettled New England wideout corps. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a contract with the Patriots in May of 2025.
Misses Thursday's game
WRNew England Patriots
Foot
August 22, 2025
Chism (foot/ankle) didn't play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Chism missed practice time this week, but provided his injury issue doesn't linger, the rookie UDFA out of Eastern Washington appears to be in a solid spot in terms of making the Patriots' initial 53-man roster. Added context on that front will arrive no later than next week, when roster cuts/moves occur league-wide.
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Snap %
New England PatriotsPatriots 2024 WR Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

71169%
63361%
42641%
41240%
22121%
10710%
838%
141%
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Not on track to play Thursday
WRNew England Patriots
Foot
August 20, 2025
Chism (foot/ankle), who has missed the Patriots' last two practices, isn't likely to play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Giants, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
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Injury likely minor
WRNew England Patriots
Foot
August 18, 2025
Chism (foot/ankle) was able to ride a stationary bike off to the side of Monday's training camp practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
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Not practicing Monday
WRNew England Patriots
Undisclosed
August 18, 2025
Chism (undisclosed) won't practice Monday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
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Finds end zone Saturday
WRNew England Patriots
August 16, 2025
Chism caught all six of his targets for 71 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 20-12 preseason win over the Vikings.
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Catches six passes Friday
WRNew England Patriots
August 9, 2025
Chism caught six of his eight targets for 50 yards and a 12-yard TD in Friday's 48-18 preseason win over the Commanders.
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Bolsters case to make team
WRNew England Patriots
August 17, 2025
Mike Reiss of ESPN.com believes Chism may have solidified his spot on New England's 53-man roster with his strong first-half performance in Saturday's preseason game against Minnesota. "He's certainly made the most of his opportunities," head coach Mike Vrabel said of Chism at halftime. "His play strength really shows up."
ANALYSIS
After leading New England's pass catchers with six catches for 50 yards and a touchdown in the team's preseason opener against Washington, Chism racked up six catches for 71 yards and a touchdown in just the first half against the Vikings. Chism looks likely to snag the sixth spot on the team's 53-man roster at wide receiver, joining Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins and Kyle Williams. Diggs is working his way back from a torn ACL, which could incentivize the Patriots to keep a seventh wideout on the roster.
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