Houston Texans acquire receiver Kayshon Boutte from New England Patriots

The Houston Texans acquired wide receiver Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots in a trade that involved backup safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round draft pick. The move follows the loss of rookie wideout Jayden Higgins, who sustained a season-ending ACL injury during training camp. Boutte, a 24-year-old former LSU player, sought a larger role in a contract year after spending time in a rotation with New England. Texans head coach Mike Vrabel previously noted that Boutte would have likely been inactive on game days for the Patriots this season. Houston plans to integrate the receiver into an offense led by quarterback C.J. Stroud to help fill the void in their depth chart.

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