Getty SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 04: Head coach Mike Vrabel of the New England Patriots addresses the media prior to Super Bowl LX at the Santa Clara Marriott on February 04, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The New England Patriots will open their season without Efton Chism III, making the second-year wide receiver a healthy inactive for Wednesday night’s Super Bowl rematch with the Seattle Seahawks.
Chism was among seven New England players listed as inactive shortly before kickoff at Lumen Field. The decision comes after Chism survived final roster
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