Texans acquire Kayshon Boutte from Patriots, adjust plan for receiver
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 4:43 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Houston Texans have traded for Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots, enhancing their receiver options. Head coach DeMeco Ryans indicated that while Boutte is expected to contribute, he will need time to acclimate to the offense. Currently recovering from an unknown injury, Boutte participated in limited drills during joint practices in Charlotte. Ryans praised Boutte's contested catch ability and potential as a playmaker, highlighting his past performance with an average of nearly 17 yards per catch over the last two seasons. Boutte is not expected to play in the preseason finale against Carolina and will aim to increase his involvement by Week 1 against the Bills.
- •Texans trade for Kayshon Boutte from Patriots for 2028 seventh-round pick.
- •Boutte limited to individual drills at joint practice in Charlotte.
- •Ryans emphasizes Boutte's potential as a playmaker and contested catch ability.
- •Boutte not expected to play in the preseason finale against Carolina.
- •Season opener against the Bills arrives on September 13.
- 4:43 AMYahoo Sports — Texans news: DeMeco Ryans already loves 'big get' Kayshon Boutte
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Texans HC DeMeco Ryans explains role for new WR Kayshon Boutte after trade
"The Houston Texans added depth at wide receiver recently, swinging a trade with the New England Patriots for Kayson Boutte. Boutte joins a Texans team in need of help at the receiver position. And he has already made an impact on this coaching staff. Ryans spoke with reporters on Wednesday about his new receiver. The third-year head coach expressed […] The post Texans news: DeMeco Ryans already loves 'big get' Kayshon Boutte appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"When the Houston Texans traded for Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots, they knew he'd be an upgrade to the wide receiver room, but it's going to take some time.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 4:43 AMTexans news: DeMeco Ryans already loves 'big get' Kayshon Boutte
The Houston Texans added depth at wide receiver recently, swinging a trade with the New England Patriots for Kayson Boutte. Boutte joins a Texans team in need of help at the receiver position. And he has already made an impact on this coaching staff. Ryans spoke with reporters on Wednesday about his new receiver. The third-year head coach expressed […] The post Texans news: DeMeco Ryans already loves 'big get' Kayshon Boutte appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 9:35 PMTexans HC DeMeco Ryans explains role for new WR Kayshon Boutte after trade
When the Houston Texans traded for Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots, they knew he'd be an upgrade to the wide receiver room, but it's going to take some time.
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