Patriots trade Kayshon Boutte to Texans for Jaylen Reed and draft pick

The New England Patriots traded wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans on August 28, 2026, in exchange for safety Jaylen Reed and a future seventh-round draft pick. Despite leading all Patriots wide receivers in touchdowns last season, Boutte was not expected to fit into the team's plans and was projected to be a healthy scratch in the upcoming season. The Texans, dealing with injuries to their receiving corps, view Boutte as a valuable addition who can contribute immediately, particularly after losing Jayden Higgins to a torn ACL. Head coach Mike Vrabel acknowledged Boutte’s potential while discussing the team's depth at wide receiver during the preseason.

• 3:41 PMCBS NFL — One team's healthy scratch is another's treasure: Making sense of why Patriots traded Kayshon Boutte to Texans