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

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.
- •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.
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots executive Eliot Wolf sends final message to Kayshon Boutte
"Lead personnel executive Eliot Wolf thanked Kayshon Boutte for his contributions to the Patriots.
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