Patriots deal wideout ahead of Super Bowl rematch with Seahawks
As the regular season draws closer, the Pats move a wideout ahead of Super Bowl rematch.
SANTA CLARA, California - February 8, 2026 - The New England Patriots are shipping out a player ahead of their Super Bowl rematch with the reigning champion Seattle Seahawks. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Monday that the Patriots have agreed to trade wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans. In exchange, the Texans will receive safety Jaylen Reed and a seventh-round draft pick.
Boutte, a 24-year-old who was once considered a five-star recruit and the No. 2 wide receiver in the nation, struggled to find success in his three seasons with the Patriots. He had a gambling problem during his time in New England. The trade comes after the Patriots acquired AJ Brown this offseason and signed Romeo Doubs in free agency. After leaving New England, Boutte had 78 receptions for 1,159 yards and nine touchdowns over three seasons.
In the Super Bowl loss to the Seahawks, Boutte only caught one pass for 21 yards on five targets. He will now join the Houston Texans, where he will likely take over the role of the team's second receiver behind Nico Collins. The Seattle Seahawks will begin their season with a home game against the Patriots on September 9.
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