Jaylen Reed reacts to being traded to Patriots for Kayshon Boutte
Safety Jayen Reed said his goodbyes to the Houston Texans and hello to the New England Patriots in a social media post.
Houston Texans safety Jaylen Reed expressed his gratitude to the team and the relationships he built in Houston in a post on Instagram following his trade to the New England Patriots on Monday. Reed shared that he will always hold a special place in his heart for the Texans. The Patriots acquired wide receiver Kayshon Boutte from the Texans in exchange for Reed and a 2028 seventh-round draft pick after Boutte became a subject of trade speculation throughout the offseason.
The Texans selected Reed with the 187th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Reed, 23, had a solid season last year, recording a fumble recovery and 14 tackles, and helped the Texans reach the divisional round of the playoffs, albeit ultimately falling to the Patriots. As he prepares for his second NFL season in 2026, Reed addressed the Patriots fan base, writing, "Let's do it #PatsNation."
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