Could the Houston Texans trade for New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte?
NFL analyst Moe Moton of Bleacher Report thinks the Houston Texans could trade for New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte.
The Texans lost Jayden Higgins for the season because of a torn ACL, so they need a WR.
"At 24 and coming off a solid campaign, Boutte should garner interest on the trade block," Moton wrote. "Former Patriots personnel executive and current Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio may explore the market for a receiver after losing Jayden Higgins for the season because of a torn ACL."
Boutte appeared in 14 games for the Patriots last season. He had 33 receptions for 551 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.
New England drafted Boutte with the 187th overall pick in the 2023 draft out of LSU. Boutte enters this season with 78 career receptions for 1,159 receiving yards and nine receiving touchdowns.
The Patriots signed Romeo Doubs and acquired A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason. According to Dan Graziano of ESPN, New England continues to receive trade calls on Boutte.
The Patriots open the season with a Super Bowl rematch against the Seahawks in Seattle. For what it's worth, during an interview with Dan Roche of WBZ, Boutte said he wants to remain with the Patriots.
"I want to be in New England for the rest of my career I would say," Boutte said. "I enjoy it out here. Been here three years. Every day I'm here. I call this home. This is my new home. Grew up in Louisiana. Stayed there 20 years, but now, Boston is my life."
According to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, New England is hoping to get a third-round pick in exchange for Boutte. At that price, Boutte would be a tremendous value for a receiver-needy team.
The 2026 regular season is almost here. It will be intriguing to see if Boutte is traded or remains with the Patriots.
