Patriots face receiver depth concerns after opening loss to the Seahawks

The New England Patriots struggled in their season-opening game against the Seattle Seahawks, as the wide receiver group failed to provide significant support for quarterback Drake Maye. New addition Romeo Doubs finished without a catch on three targets and dropped a critical pass, while A.J. Brown left the game in the third quarter with an ankle injury after recording 26 receiving yards. The team previously traded Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans just before the season began. New England received a 2028 seventh-round draft pick and safety Jaylen Reed in exchange for the receiver. The Houston Texans have indicated that Boutte will play a primary role alongside Nico Collins in their offense. With Brown now facing a potential injury absence, the decision to move Boutte has drawn scrutiny regarding the team's available depth at the position.

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