The Houston Texans have acquired wide receiver Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots in exchange for safety Jaylen Reed and a seventh-round pick in the 2028 NFL Draft. This trade comes as the Texans aim to bolster their roster following the season-ending injury of wide receiver Jayden Higgins, who suffered a torn ACL during a practice with the Raiders on August 19.
Boutte, a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, joins the Texans after two seasons with the Patriots, where he played in 29 games and amassed over 500 receiving yards each year. His performance included three touchdown receptions in 2024 and six in 2025, contributing to the Patriots' AFC title and Super Bowl 60 appearance.
However, his role diminished this offseason with the Patriots acquiring AJ Brown and signing Romeo Doubs.
The Texans are looking to reclaim the AFC South title from the Jacksonville Jaguars. While discussions continue regarding quarterback CJ Stroud, who faced challenges in the playoffs, the Texans remain confident in his abilities as their franchise quarterback. Further details about the trade's impact on the Texans' season are still pending.