Patriots trade Kayshon Boutte to Texans, reshaping receiver depth chart
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:37 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The New England Patriots traded Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans on August 25, 2026. This move comes after the team added A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs to their roster earlier this offseason, altering their receiving strategy. With Boutte's departure, A.J. Brown is now projected as the top option at receiver. The Patriots are expected to reassemble their depth chart, with Kyle Williams, Mack Hollins, and rookie Cameron Dorner vying for increased responsibilities in the receiving lineup.
- •Kayshon Boutte is traded to the Texans on August 25, 2026.
- •A.J. Brown becomes the primary receiver for the Patriots.
- •Kyle Williams likely remains a backup receiver following Boutte's exit.
- •Mack Hollins is positioned as the WR4 heading into the season.
- •Cameron Dorner shows promise but projects as WR7.
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — How Kayshon Boutte trade impacts Patriots wide receiver depth chart
"The Patriots traded the fourth-year receiver to the Texans on Monday.
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