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Pats Pulpit fantasy football takes on CJ Dippre
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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026
C.J. Dippre started at tight end in '21' personnel for the Patriots' offense against Philadelphia.PositiveDepth ChartAug 13, 2026
C.J. Dippre has recently returned to action and could manufacture a preseason push to challenge Tanner Arkin's TE3 spot if Arkin continues to be quiet.NegativeInjuryAug 10, 2026
Has just started practicing after getting activated off of PUP, but has a huge cast on his hand, which makes him unable to catch the ball and in turn unlikely to make the roster from the current point of view.NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
C.J. Dippre is projected to be cut from the 53-man roster; he is not among the top three tight ends the Patriots plan to keep.PositiveDepth ChartAug 6, 2026
The Patriots activated tight end C.J. Dippre off the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list, clearing a health hurdle and making him available for roster consideration.NegativeDepth ChartAug 6, 2026
Second-year tight end activated off the PUP list on Wednesday; described as a blocker first and faces competition from undrafted rookie Tanner Arkin, who has established himself as New England's TE3 early in camp.PositiveInjuryAug 5, 2026
Tight end C.J. Dippre was present at practice in uniform for the first time this summer, indicating that he has been activated off the PUP list.NegativeRoleAug 5, 2026
Dippre's path to the 53-man roster is uncertain; while he was promoted to the active roster in November last year and served as a blocking-focused third tight end behind Hunter Henry and Jack Westover during spring, rookies Eli Raridon and Tanner Arkin have now established themselves as the next men up behind clear TE1 Henry, with Arkin seemingly Dippre's primary competition for a spot.PositiveInjuryAug 5, 2026
C.J. Dippre returned to practice after starting training camp on the physically unable to perform list; the 24-year-old was spotted wearing a brace on his left wrist, indicating recovery from a left wrist injury. His return marks a step toward competing for a 53-man roster spot.NegativeInjuryAug 5, 2026
Dippre is on the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list, indicating he is dealing with an injury and unavailable for training camp activities.NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026
Tight end on the Patriots' physically unable to perform list; remains on the depth chart as one of six tight ends but was not present at Tuesday's practice.NegativeInjuryAug 4, 2026
Tight end C.J. Dippre is on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, further limiting the Patriots' tight end depth to six active players.NegativeInjuryAug 4, 2026
Tight end on the physically unable to perform list.NegativeInjuryAug 3, 2026
On the physically unable to perform (PUP) list; status to be monitored as the Patriots assess potential reinforcements coming off their second off-day.NegativeInjuryAug 1, 2026
Tight end is on the physically unable to perform list, limiting his availability during the second block of training camp practices.NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026
C.J. Dippre remained on the PUP/NFI list during training camp, unavailable for practice activities.NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026
Tight end C.J. Dippre remained on the PUP/NFI list during Friday's training camp practice.NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026
C.J. Dippre is on the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list during training camp.NegativeInjuryJul 30, 2026
Tight end on the PUP/NFI list is not set to return yet; no timeline provided for his return to practice or play.NegativeInjuryJul 28, 2026
Tight end C.J. Dippre remains on the PUP/NFI list and was not active during Tuesday's practice.NegativeInjuryJul 28, 2026
The tight end is on the physically unable to perform list and is unavailable for practice. He can return off the PUP list and start practicing at any point.NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026
Tight end C.J. Dippre remains on the PUP/NFI list during the early stages of training camp.NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026
TE C.J. Dippre is on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, limiting his availability during early training camp and affecting tight end depth chart positioning.NegativeInjuryJul 26, 2026
TE C.J. Dippre remained on the PUP/NFI list through Day 2 of training camp.NegativeInjuryJul 26, 2026
The tight end is on the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list to start training camp. The source notes all players on injury lists are able to return to practice as soon as they are medically cleared.NegativeDepth ChartJul 26, 2026
Dippre is on the PUP list heading into training camp and can be activated at any point during the offseason program, indicating depth chart uncertainty for the Patriots tight end room.NegativeInjuryJul 25, 2026
Dippre is on the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list at the start of training camp. He is able to return to practice as soon as medically cleared, meaning he could potentially be back in action as early as Day 1.NegativeRoleJul 25, 2026
2025 undrafted free agent who spent the majority of his rookie campaign on the practice squad. Without Julian Hill practicing, Dippre appears to have one of the best opportunities out of the backup quartet to make the final roster primarily as a blocking tight end.NegativeDepth ChartJul 25, 2026
C.J. Dippre gets the nod for the third tight end spot for his blocking skills and experience in the system, although he is starting the summer on the PUP list.NegativeInjuryJul 24, 2026
C.J. Dippre, the top competitor to Jack Westover by experience, will start training camp on the physically unable to perform list, putting him at a disadvantage in the tight end depth competition.NegativeInjuryJul 24, 2026
Tight end C.J. Dippre was moved to the active/physically unable to perform list earlier in the week ahead of training camp. Players on PUP can participate in meetings and rehab before returning to practice when cleared by trainers.NegativeProjectionJul 24, 2026
Dippre's scouting profile shows NFL-caliber size and athleticism (6'4 7/8", 256 lbs, 8.71 Relative Athletic Score) with good straight-line speed and solid blocking strength, but limited receiving upside due to linear athleticism, lack of explosiveness, lower-body agility constraints, and inconsistent hand placement. He appeared in two games as a rookie free agent without registering statistics, seeing 20 offensive snaps (1.5% of team total) primarily as an in-line blocker.NegativeDepth ChartJul 24, 2026
Dippre's roster spot for 2026 is far from secure despite the Patriots promoting him to the active roster in November 2025. With Hunter Henry and Eli Raridon occupying two of three tight end spots, Dippre must compete against Jack Westover (who took practice reps over him during spring), Tanner Arkin, Mitch Van Vooren, and Jeremiah Franklin for what likely will be no more than one remaining spot, if any. The competition projects to be fierce.NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026
Dippre projects as a rotational backup behind Hunter Henry and complementary option next to rookie Eli Raridon in 2026, continuing his primary role as an in-line blocking tight end from his rookie season. His receiving upside appears limited despite decent size and straight-line speed; his best-case development path is becoming a rotational second or third option similar to how the Patriots would have used Julian Hill, earning his roster spot through blocking prowess rather than receiving production.NegativeInjuryJul 24, 2026
Tight end C.J. Dippre is on the Patriots' physically unable to perform (PUP) list at the start of training camp; he is eligible to be activated and begin practicing at any point during camp.NegativeInjuryJul 24, 2026
Rising sophomore tight end placed on physically unable to perform list to begin training camp; depth chart loss contributed to Patriots' need to sign additional tight end depth.NegativeInjuryJul 23, 2026
Tight end C.J. Dippre is on the active/physically unable to perform (PUP) list heading into training camp. Players on PUP can return at any time during camp, but if they do not return by final roster cutdowns on August 30, they will transfer to reserve/PUP and must miss at least the first four games of the regular season.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
Blocking specialist competing for a depth tight end role; will begin training camp on the PUP list but could earn playing time if third-round rookie Eli Raridon is not ready to immediately fill the in-line role.NegativeInjuryJul 22, 2026
Tight end placed on active/PUP list on Tuesday; part of Patriots tight end depth chart behind Hunter Henry entering 2026 training camp.NegativeInjuryJul 22, 2026
Tight end placed on PUP list before training camp despite participating in minicamp without obvious limitation. Rookie free agent who finished last season on active roster without game action; served as next man up at tight end behind starter Hunter Henry and veteran Jack Westover. PUP designation indicates he is not yet able to participate in practice, though status can change at any point.