Patriots trade Kayshon Boutte to Texans, reshaping receiver depth chart
2 sources • 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
- 6:34 PMPats Pulpit — Eliot Wolf explains why Patriots traded Kayshon Boutte to Texans - Pats Pulpit
- 9:53 PMBoston Herald — Trade: Patriots dealing Kayshon Boutte to Texans for young safety, draft pick - Boston Herald
"Trade! The Patriots are sending wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Texans.
"The Patriots traded the third-year wide receiver to the Texans on Monday.
"The Patriots traded the fourth-year receiver to the Texans on Monday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 8:37 PMHow Kayshon Boutte trade impacts Patriots wide receiver depth chart
The Patriots traded the fourth-year receiver to the Texans on Monday.
- Pats PulpitAug 25, 2026, 6:34 PMEliot Wolf explains why Patriots traded Kayshon Boutte to Texans - Pats Pulpit
The Patriots traded the third-year wide receiver to the Texans on Monday.
- Boston HeraldAug 24, 2026, 9:53 PMTrade: Patriots dealing Kayshon Boutte to Texans for young safety, draft pick - Boston Herald
Trade! The Patriots are sending wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Texans.
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