New England Patriots trade WR Kayshon Boutte to Houston Texans

AFC Divisional Playoffs: Houston Texans v New England Patriots FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 18: Kayshon Boutte #9 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball against the Houston Texans during the second quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

By Frank O'Laughlin

FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots have reportedly traded wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans.

According to NFL reporter Tom Pelissero, the Patriots are getting safety Jaylen Reed and a seventh-round draft pick in exchange for Boutte.

Boutte, who is entering his fourth season, caught 33 passes for 551 yards and six touchdowns last year.

Reed was drafted by the Texans in 2025 out of Penn State. He tallied 14 tackles in seven games as a rookie.

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