Patriots trade Kayshon Boutte to Texans in roster move
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:06 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The New England Patriots traded Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans on August 24, 2026. This decision followed the Patriots’ acquisition of receivers A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, making Boutte expendable in a now-deep receiving corps. Despite a solid performance during the 2025 season, Boutte sought a clearer path for playing time and requested a trade earlier this spring. In return, the Patriots received safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round pick.
- •Boutte was traded after the Patriots expanded their receiver group.
- •He enjoyed a solid 2025 season despite limited targets.
- •The Patriots received Jaylen Reed and a future draft pick.
- •Boutte had requested a trade earlier this spring.
- •The trade was finalized on August 24, 2026.
- 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots’ Wide Receiver Depth Made Kayshon Boutte Expendable For Trade
"HL idea: Patriots’ Wide Receiver Depth Made Kayshon Boutte Expendable For Trade The New England Patriots found themselves in a rare position to trade one of their top receiving targets. Since the late days of the Tom Brady era, the Patriots have struggled to build out their wide receiver room. Rectifying that has been one […] The post Patriots’ Wide Receiver Depth Made Kayshon Boutte Expendable For Trade appeared first on The Lead.
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