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Kayshon Boutte news
The gist
The Patriots traded Kayshon Boutte to Houston last month, then lost Week 1 13-10.
New England's thin receiver room makes that trade the focus of post-loss criticism.
How it unfolded
- Aug 2026The Patriots trade Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans for a late 2028 draft pick and safety Jaylen Reed.
- Sep 9, 2026A Patriots season preview notes Boutte and Stefon Diggs were the No. 1 and No. 2 wideouts in exceeding downfield expectations, and that neither is on the roster this fall. Houston's Tank Dell and Jayden Higgins are both placed on injured reserve ahead of its opener.
- Sep 10, 2026The Patriots lose 13-10 to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1; A.J. Brown suffers an ankle injury in the third quarter that knocks him out of the game.