CJ Dippre

Pronounced dih-PREE

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

C.J. Dippre was signed by the New England Patriots to the 53-man roster from the practice squad on November 17, 2025 ... Originally signed by New England as a  rookie free agent (5/9/25) ... Released by New England (8/26/25) ... Signed by New England to the practice squad (8/27/25).

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2025 (2/0, 0/0)

• Appeared in two games as a reserve tight end and on special teams and did not record any statistics.
• Inactive for all four postseason games vs. the L.A. Chargers (1/11/26), vs. Houston (1/18/26), at Denver (1/25/26) and in Super Bowl LX vs. Seattle (2/8/26).
• Began the season on the practice squad after signing with the team as a rookie free agent before being signed to the 53-man roster on Nov. 17.
• Inactive at Cincinnati (11/23), vs. the N.Y. Giants (12/1), vs. Buffalo (12/14) and at Baltimore (12/21).
• Made his NFL debut at the N.Y. Jets (12/28) on the opening kickoff return. Saw action at tight end in the fourth quarter once the game was in hand, with the score being 42-10.
• Played in his second NFL game vs. Miami (1/4/26), contributing on field goals, extra points, kickoffs and punts before going in on offense once the starters were pulled from the game in the fourth quarter, with the score being 38-10.

COLLEGE

• Started his career at Maryland (2021-22) before transferring to Alabama (2023-24) for his final two seasons.
• Played his 52 career games with 37 starts, totaling 65 catches for 782 yards and 3 touchdowns.
• Named to Mackey Award Watch List in 2024.

PERSONAL

Played quarterback and tight end at Lakeland High School in Scranton, Pa.

Finished with 2,181 passing yards and 18 touchdowns to go with 777 rushing yards and 5 receiving touchdowns during his high school career.

A two-sport athlete who also threw discus in high school.