Efton Chism III - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Appears in games in rookie season Chism caught three passes for 75 yards and a touchdown across eight regular-season games during the 2025 season.

Impact Chism joined the team as an undrafted free agent last May and was able to earn a spot on the active roster but only saw limited action on offense for most of the season. The 24-year-old didn't record his first reception until Week 17 and will look to earn a larger role in New England's offense during the 2026 season.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

In street clothes Sunday Chism (coach's decision) is a healthy inactive for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos.

Impact Chism had suited up for both of the Patriots' final two games of the regular season as well as the first two contests of the postseason, but he'll sit out Sunday with New England welcoming fellow wideout Mack Hollins (abdomen) back from injured reserve for Sunday's contest in Denver. The rookie receiver had also contributed on kickoff returns during the playoffs, but those duties will likely fall to D'Ernest Johnson and Kyle Williams in the AFC Championship Game.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Efton Chism III Joins Patriots Unfiltered to Discuss His Rookie Season, Preparing for the AFC Championship and More Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III sits down with Evan Lazar and Fred Kirsch on Patriots Unfiltered to discuss the success of his rookie...

JANUARY 22 • PATRIOTS.COM

Jaylinn Hawkins and Efton Chism III | Player Media Availability 1/16 Patriots players Jaylinn Hawkins and Efton Chism III address the media on Friday, January 16, 2026. TIMECODE 00:00-03:54 / JHAWKINS 03:54-07...

JANUARY 16 • PATRIOTS.COM

Efton Chism's ambitious hurdle caps off WR's 26-yard kick return vs. Chargers New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism bolts to the sideline and attempts a hurdle on 26-yard kick return.

JANUARY 12 • PATRIOTS.COM

Drake Maye connects with Efton Chism for a 20-yard gain New England Patriots quarterback completes a 20-yard pass to wide receiver Efton Chism

JANUARY 12 • PATRIOTS.COM

Hunter Henry, Carlton Davis III and More | Player Media Availability 1/9 Patriots players Hunter Henry, Carlton Davis III, Morgan Moses, Jared Wilson, and Efton Chism III address the media on Friday, January 9, 20...

JANUARY 9 • PATRIOTS.COM

Finishes with three regular-season catches Chism finished the 2025 regular season with three catches for 75 yards and a touchdown in eight games.

Impact Chism also logged 16 kickoff returns in that span for 383 yards. While the 24-year-old slot man, who joined the team as an undrafted rookie out of Eastern Washington, didn't make much of a statistical impact as a rookie, he's a player who figures to stick around as a depth WR/returner in 2026. Whether Chism makes more of an impact as a receiver in his second NFL campaign hinges on the team's offseason moves, but as things stand, fellow WRs Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams and DeMario Douglas are under contract with New England next season.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Flea Flicker! Drake Maye hits Efton Chism III in stride for 35-yard catch and run New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson flips it back to quarterback Drake Maye on the flea flicker who launches 35-yard pass t...

JANUARY 4 • PATRIOTS.COM

Josh McDaniels just told Patriots fans everything they need to know about Efton Chism Efton Chism III, an undrafted free agent signed by the New England Patriots in the offseason, finally got an opportunity to do what he does...

JANUARY 3 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Dolphins Preview, Tales from the Tailgate, Exclusive with Efton Chism III | Patriots All Access It's the final regular season episode of Patriots All Access and we'll re-cap last weekend's division clinching moments with exclusive behin...

JANUARY 3 • PATRIOTS.COM

Efton Chism III Discusses His First NFL TD | Patriots All Access Steve Burton is joined by Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III to talk about his first NFL catch and touchdown against the New York Jets i...

JANUARY 1 • PATRIOTS.COM

How Patriots Rookie Responded To 'Super Special' Career First New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III scored his first career touchdown in Sunday's blowout win over the New York Jets.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • NESN.COM

Logs TD versus Jets Chism caught both of his targets for 40 yards a touchdown in Sunday's 42-10 win over the Jets.

Impact Chism logged a season-high 41 (of a possible 66) snaps on offense in the contest, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, with fellow WRs Kayshon Boutte (concussion) and Mack Hollins (abdomen, IR) out and slot man DeMario Douglas (nine snaps) playing through a hamstring issue. Though Boutte may be back for this coming Sunday's season finale against the Dolphins, Chism's expanded role could carry into Week 18, especially if Douglas continues to manage his hamstring injury.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Efton Chism seizes moment to help Patriots' banged-up receiver corps New England Patriots rookie Efton Chism stepped up on an injured receiver corps on Sunday, recording two catches for 40 yards and a TD.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • BOSTON.COM

Patriots' Drake Maye makes another strong case for MVP with a dominant performance in win over Jets

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is making a strong case for MVP honors this season

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Efton Chism Joins Postgame Show to Discuss Scoring his First NFL TD and Patriots Win Over the Jets Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism joins the Postgame Show to discuss scoring his first NFL touchdown and the Patriots 42-10 win over the Je...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots get career-high 5 TD passes from Maye in 42-10 rout of Jets, win AFC East a few hours later

Drake Maye threw a career-high five touchdown passes as the New England Patriots dominated the New York Jets 42-10

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Efton Chism III's first NFL catch goes for 30 yards! New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III's first NFL catch goes for 30 yards.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Inactives Analysis: S Kyle Dugger, WR Efton Chism III and DE Keion White Declared Inactive for Sunday's Game vs. Browns The Patriots

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Garrett Bradbury and Efton Chism III | Player Media Availability 10/13 Patriots players Garrett Bradbury and Efton Chism III address the media on Monday, October 13, 2025. TIMECODE: BRADBURY / 00:00-08:36 CHISM...

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Contributes as returner Chism was on the field for two of 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 25-19 win over the Saints, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sunday's contest represented the regular-season debut for Chism, who made his mark while logging 12 special teams snaps and returned five kickoffs for 129 yards. The rookie wideout could keep the primary kickoff returner role with Antonio Gibson out for the season due to a torn ACL.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes as returner Chism was on the field for two of a possible 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 25-19 win over the Saints, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sunday's contest represented the regular-season debut of Chism, who made his mark while logging 12 special teams snaps, per Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site. In the process, the rookie wideout returned five kicks for 129 yards, a role he has a chance to continue going forward, with Antonio Gibson, who had been a key returner, out for the season with a torn ACL.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why haven't the Patriots played Efton Chism yet? Mike Vrabel explains. - The Boston Globe With the Patriots carrying six wide receivers and dressing five for the games, Chism is the odd man out.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Mike Vrabel Discussed Reasons Behind Efton Chism's Inactivity New England Patriots rookie receiver Efton Chism has not played in the first three weeks, and Mike Vrabel explained the reason why.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • NESN.COM

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