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Patriots trade Kayshon Boutte to Texans for draft pick and safety

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:34 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Patriots trade Kayshon Boutte to Texans for draft pick and safety
Summary

Eliot Wolf, executive vice president of player personnel for the New England Patriots, thanked Kayshon Boutte during a press conference after the wide receiver was traded to the Houston Texans. Boutte's tenure in New England ended after three years, with the Patriots receiving a 2028 seventh-round draft pick and safety Jaylen Reed in return. Wolf praised Boutte for his growth as both a player and individual. The Patriots remain well-stocked at receiver, having signed A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs in free agency. Boutte aims to secure a larger role in Houston following injuries to key Texans players.

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  • •Kayshon Boutte was traded to the Texans on August 24, 2026.
  • •Patriots received a 2028 seventh-round pick and Jaylen Reed.
  • •Eliot Wolf acknowledged Boutte's contributions in his farewell message.
  • •Patriots signed receivers A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs earlier this offseason.
  • •Boutte looks to compete for playing time in Houston's offense.
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  • 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots executive Eliot Wolf sends final message to Kayshon Boutte
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Lead personnel executive Eliot Wolf thanked Kayshon Boutte for his contributions to the Patriots.

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