Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte faces uncertainty after A.J. Brown trade
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:43 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The New England Patriots traded for A.J. Brown, impacting wide receiver Kayshon Boutte's role as he enters the last year of his contract. With Boutte's target share dropping from 68 in 2024 to 46 in 2025, the addition of Brown and Romeo Doubs could further diminish his opportunities. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel acknowledged Boutte's development but indicated that a trade for Boutte, likely yielding a fifth or sixth-round draft pick, could be a consideration if his situation does not improve.
- •Kayshon Boutte is entering the final year of his contract.
- •His target share declined significantly in the last two seasons.
- •The addition of A.J. Brown could reduce Boutte's playing time.
- •NFL insider suggested Boutte could be traded for a draft pick.
- •Mike Vrabel expressed support for Boutte's growth and development.
- 2:43 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte's initial reaction to A.J. Brown trade
- 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — What's next for WR Kayshon Boutte after Patriots-A.J. Brown trade?
"Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, who has skipped OTAs, reacted to the team trading for A.J. Brown.
"What's next for Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte now that the A.J. Brown trade is official?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 2:43 PMPatriots WR Kayshon Boutte's initial reaction to A.J. Brown trade
Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, who has skipped OTAs, reacted to the team trading for A.J. Brown.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 12:36 AMWhat's next for WR Kayshon Boutte after Patriots-A.J. Brown trade?
What's next for Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte now that the A.J. Brown trade is official?
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