Wide receiver Kayshon Boutte addressed the media regarding his trade from the New England Patriots to the Houston Texans, marking his first comments since the deal. This press conference occurred one week after the trade, where Boutte shared his thoughts on joining the Texans and the reasons for leaving New England.
Boutte had sought a trade during the offseason, largely due to his desire for a more significant role. He noted that the signing of Romeo Doubs to a four-year contract worth $68 million and the trade acquisition of A.J. Brown impacted his standing on the Patriots.
These changes resulted in Boutte being placed as the fourth wide receiver during training camp, behind Doubs, Brown, and DeMario Douglas. Despite a solid 2024 season with 42 receptions for 719 yards and seven touchdowns, Boutte faced the risk of being inactive on game days, as indicated by head coach Mike Vrabel after the preseason finale.
In response to Vrabel's remarks, Boutte expressed that he did not interpret them negatively and viewed them as a straightforward evaluation. He stated that he would not allow those comments to serve as motivation, preferring to concentrate on his future with the Texans. Further details about his role with the new team were not disclosed during the press conference.