Overview

• Chism was told by executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf on Tuesday that he made New England’s initial 53-man roster.
• The undrafted rookie totaled 12 catches for 121 yards and two touchdowns in two preseason appearances, highlighted by a 6-71-1 outing in Minnesota.
• After missing time with a foot/ankle issue, he returned to practice Wednesday and told reporters he is “absolutely healthy.”
• Following subsequent roster moves, the Patriots’ receiver group consists of Chism, Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas, Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte, and Kyle Williams.
• A prolific target at Eastern Washington with 346 career receptions, Chism arrived on a three-year UDFA deal reportedly including $234,000 guaranteed and a $25,000 signing bonus, and he is projected to begin lower on the depth chart.