Texans could pursue Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte after Higgins injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:13 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Houston Texans are considering a trade for veteran receiver Kayshon Boutte following the season-ending injury to Jayden Higgins. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Boutte has emerged as a potential target after the New England Patriots signed A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, limiting his role. The Texans, looking to bolster their receiver corps before Week 1, have seen Higgins suffer a torn ACL during practice. As it stands, Houston has limited proven options in the passing game besides Pro Bowler Nico Collins. Discussions about a potential trade with New England may progress if the Texans offer an attractive draft pick.
- •Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL during joint practices.
- •Kayshon Boutte is rumored to be a trade target for the Texans.
- •The Texans need to strengthen their receiving options before the season opener.
- •Houston is considered a contender due to their strong defense.
- •Boutte had a productive season last year with 33 catches and 6 touchdowns.
- 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Texans inquiring on potential WRs for trade, including Patriots' Kayshon Boutte
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Texans rumored to be a 'destination' for potental Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte
"The Houston Texans need a proven wide receiver after the season-ending injury suffered by second-year receiver Jayden Higgins. Could a deal be done with Nick Caserio's former franchise?
"The Houston Texans are already testing the market to see if they can find another wide receiver in place of Jayden Higgns, including looking to get a deal down up east.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 6:07 PMReport: Texans inquiring on potential WRs for trade, including Patriots' Kayshon Boutte
The Houston Texans are already testing the market to see if they can find another wide receiver in place of Jayden Higgns, including looking to get a deal down up east.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 8:13 PMTexans rumored to be a 'destination' for potental Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte
The Houston Texans need a proven wide receiver after the season-ending injury suffered by second-year receiver Jayden Higgins. Could a deal be done with Nick Caserio's former franchise?
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