Overview

• Multiple outlets report Chism was informed Tuesday that he made New England’s initial 53-man roster on cutdown day.
• The Eastern Washington product earned the spot after tallying 12 catches for 121 yards and two touchdowns across two preseason games.
• He headlined the performance with six receptions for 71 yards and a score against the Vikings on Aug. 16.
• A foot and ankle injury kept him out of the final preseason game and recent practices, with ESPN’s Mike Reiss characterizing the absence as short term.
• The Patriots currently list eight wide receivers on the roster, placing the rookie lower on the depth chart as potential adjustments before the Raiders opener remain possible.