{"id":84145,"date":"2025-08-27T09:50:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T09:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=84145"},"modified":"2025-08-27T09:50:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T09:50:59","slug":"report-patriots-make-key-roster-decision-on-preseason-star-efton-chism-iii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=84145","title":{"rendered":"Report: Patriots make key roster decision on preseason star Efton Chism III"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"tpd-post-thumbnail-container caption_hide credit_onImage\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium tpd-force-16x9-aspect-ratio wp-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NFL-New-England-Patriots-at-Minnesota-Vikings-26862008.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 788px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428,height=241,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NFL-New-England-Patriots-at-Minnesota-Vikings-26862008.jpg 428w, https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NFL-New-England-Patriots-at-Minnesota-Vikings-26862008.jpg 788w\" alt=\"NFL: New England Patriots at Minnesota Vikings\" width=\"788\" height=\"444\" \/><figcaption><span class=\"credit-text\">Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"post-content-container article-content\">\n<p>The New England Patriots\u00a0have officially made a roster decision\u00a0on undrafted wide receiver Efton Chism III.<\/p>\n<p>According to Mark Daniels of MassLive.com, Chism\u00a0has made New England\u2019s 53-man roster. Fellow undrafted rookie, Elijah Ponder, has also made the roster.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cPatriots have informed Efton Chism and Elijah Ponder that they\u2019ve made the 53-man roster, per sources,\u201d Daniels said on X. \u201cTwo standout UDFAs. Well deserved.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Chism was New England\u2019s biggest star during the preseason. In two preseason games, the Eastern Washington standout\u00a0tallied 12 receptions for 121 yards and two touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p>The 23-year-old impressed in all aspects in the preseason, showcasing his impressive hands and ability to create yards after the catch.<\/p>\n<p>Chism will stay in a wide receiver room filled with young talent, including DeMario Douglas, rookie third-round pick Kyle Williams, and Kayshon Boutte.<\/p>\n<p>Stefon Diggs, an 11-year veteran, will serve as the No.1 wide receiver. Diggs\u00a0signed a three-year deal with the Patriots this offseason.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, snagging a roster spot as an undrafted free agent rookie is an incredible feat. Chism was everywhere in the preseason, so it\u2019s no surprise that he\u2019s sticking around.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images The New England Patriots\u00a0have officially made a roster decision\u00a0on undrafted wide receiver Efton Chism III. 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