Overview

• Chism posted six catches for 71 yards and a touchdown in the first half of New England’s latest preseason game
• Head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed the rookie wideout is sidelined with an undisclosed injury and won’t participate in practice
• Missing critical late-summer reps raises uncertainty about Chism’s ability to secure one of the Patriots’ 53-man roster spots
• Chism signed a three-year undrafted free agent contract that included $234,000 in guaranteed salary and a $25,000 signing bonus
• Placing him on the practice squad risks other teams claiming him, while carrying an extra receiver would force roster shifts