Patriots trade Kayshon Boutte to Texans, acquire Jaylen Reed
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:16 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The New England Patriots traded wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans, focusing on strengthening their receiver depth. Patriots executive Eliot Wolf expressed a desire to acquire safety Jaylen Reed, whom the team had targeted in the draft process. He cited Reed's playoff performance with Houston as a contributing factor in the decision to pursue the trade. Wolf mentioned there are no concerns about trading Boutte to a potential playoff rival.
- •Kayshon Boutte traded from Patriots to Texans.
- •Patriots gain safety Jaylen Reed in the trade.
- •Eliot Wolf highlighted Reed's playoff experience.
- •New England feels confident in their receiver depth.
- •Trade assessed amid playoff competition concerns.
- 12:16 PMYahoo Sports — Eliot Wolf on Kayshon Boutte trade: Jaylen Reed was someone we wanted to acquire
"When the Patriots traded Kayshon Boutte to the Texans this week, much of the focus was on the Texans' need for a wideout and New England's increased depth at receiver.
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