Patriots Trade Kayshon Boutte to Texans in Midseason Deal The New England Patriots and Houston Texans completed a significant trade on Monday, with the Texans acquiring wide receiver Kayshon Boutte in exchange for safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round draft pick. The deal marks a pivotal moment for both teams as they navigate the NFL offseason and prepare for the 2025 season. Boutte, a 2023 sixth-round draft pick from LSU, will join the Texans after spending the past two seasons with the Patriots. The 5-foot-11, 203-pound receiver, who is entering the final year of his contract, started 10 games in 2024 and recorded 33 receptions for 551 yards and six touchdowns. Over the past two seasons, he tallied nine touchdown receptions, tying him with tight end Hunter Henry for the most by any Patriots player during that span. The trade comes amid uncertainty for the Texans, who lost wide receiver Jayden Higgins to a torn ACL during joint practices with the Las Vegas Raiders. Higgins, a 2025 second-round pick, had shown promise as a rookie, accumulating 525 receiving yards and six touchdowns. His injury leaves a void in Houston’s receiving corps, which previously relied on him as the No. 2 wideout alongside Nico Collins. Coach DeMeco Ryans described the loss as “significant,” highlighting the need for depth in the position. For the Patriots, the trade reflects their ongoing efforts to reshape their roster. After acquiring A.J. Brown in June and signing Romeo Doubs to a four-year, $68 million deal in March, Boutte’s role in the offense is expected to diminish. The Patriots already have a crowded receiving corps, including DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism III, which could limit Boutte’s opportunities.#new_england_patriots #houston_texans #kayshon_boutte #jaylen_reed #jayden_higgins
