Texans trade for LSU WR Kayshon Boutte using Saints draft pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 7:34 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
On August 24, 2026, the Houston Texans acquired wide receiver Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots. The trade involved sending safety Jaylen Reed and a future seventh-round pick for Boutte. The pick was originally a seventh-round selection in the 2028 NFL Draft from the New Orleans Saints. This transaction is linked to a prior trade in March when the Saints exchanged a punter and a draft pick with the Texans. This move allows Houston to bolster its receiving corps following the departure of Jayden Higgins.
- •Kayshon Boutte is now with the Texans after a trade with the Patriots.
- •Jaylen Reed and a future pick were sent to New England.
- •The future pick comes from a previous deal with the Saints.
- •The Texans sought a replacement for departed wide receiver Jayden Higgins.
- •The trade enhances Houston's options as the season progresses.
- 7:34 PMYahoo Sports — Texans used draft pick they got from Saints to help trade for LSU WR
"The New Orleans Saints had a surprise role in Monday's deal between the Houston Texans and New England Patriots that found Kayshon Boutte a new home.
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