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Kayshon Boutte prepares for final contract year with Houston Texans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 4:50 PM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Kayshon Boutte prepares for final contract year with Houston Texans

Summary

Wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has joined the Houston Texans following a trade from the New England Patriots. The team acquired Boutte to bolster its receiving corps after a season-ending injury to Jayden Higgins. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, the receiver aims to secure a more significant role within the offense. He plans to focus on catching every target and avoiding overthinking to maximize his opportunities this season. The Texans currently have Nico Collins, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel, Jared Wayne, and Lewis Bond rounding out their receiving group. Houston begins its regular season on September 13 against the Buffalo Bills at Reliant Stadium.

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By the Numbers

•Kayshon Boutte joined the Houston Texans after a trade from the New England Patriots.
•The acquisition follows a season-ending injury to Texans receiver Jayden Higgins.
•Boutte is in the final year of his rookie contract.
•The Texans open their season against the Buffalo Bills on September 13.

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4:50 PMYahoo Sports — Texans' Kayshon Boutte on final year of rookie contract: 'It's a big year for me'

What they're saying

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Houston Texans new wide receiver reacted to being traded from the New England Patriots to the Texans in the final year of his contract, saying his is a "big year" for him.
— Yahoo Sports

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