Texans receiver Kayshon Boutte draws Falcons trade talk before deadline
The gist
Texans wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, traded from New England in August, is being linked to Atlanta before the deadline.
He is in a contract year and has yet to top 40 receiving yards in a game this season.
How it unfolded
- Jun 8, 2026Boutte said he would attend Patriots mandatory minicamp after missing voluntary work amid trade speculation, telling WBZ he wants to be in New England.
- Aug 10, 2026Boutte said "my feet are here today" and that he was not thinking about what's next, after a June report said he was interested in being traded.
- Aug 24, 2026The Patriots traded Boutte to the Houston Texans for safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round pick.
Key terms
- contract year
- In North American sports, the season before an athlete becomes a free agent, often marked by especially strong performance.
Source: Wikipedia