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Texans acquire Kayshon Boutte from Patriots after Higgins injury

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Texans acquire Kayshon Boutte from Patriots after Higgins injury

Summary

The Houston Texans traded for wide receiver Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots on August 24, 2026, following an injury to Jayden Higgins, who will miss the entire season due to a torn ACL. In exchange for Boutte, the Patriots receive safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round draft pick. Both teams are focused on adding young talent to their rosters, prompting this deal. Analysts have graded the transaction as an A for the Texans and a B for the Patriots.

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Status Watch

•Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL and will miss the 2026 season.
•Houston Texans acquire Kayshon Boutte from New England Patriots.
•Patriots receive safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round pick.
•Texans given an A grade for the trade; Patriots received a B.
•Deal made on August 24, 2026.

Latest Updates

7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Kayshon Boutte trade grades: Who won the Texans and Patriots deal?
6:56 PMNBCSports.com — Patriots agree to trade Kayshon Boutte to Texans - NBC Sports

What they're saying

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The Houston Texans struck a deal with the New England Patriots to add a wide receiver following Jayden Higgins' injury and we broke down the grades.
— Yahoo Sports