Overview

• Chism practiced Wednesday for the first time since his Aug. 16 foot injury and told reporters he is "absolutely healthy."
• He was informed on Tuesday’s NFL cutdown day that he made New England’s initial 53-man roster after arriving as an undrafted free agent from Eastern Washington.
• Across two preseason games he posted 12 receptions for 121 yards and two touchdowns, including a highlight catch-and-run score in Minnesota.
• The Patriots initially carried eight wide receivers on the 53, placing the rookie lower on the depth chart as Week 1 prep begins against the Raiders.
• ESPN reported his undrafted deal is for three years with $234,000 guaranteed and a $25,000 signing bonus.