Kayshon Boutte sends final farewell message to Patriots

Kayshon Boutte, the former New England Patriots wide receiver, bid farewell to the team on Wednesday following his trade to the Houston Texans. In a social media post, Boutte expressed his gratitude to team leadership, including chairman Robert Kraft, head coach Bill Belichick, and defensive coordinator Sean Volie. He specifically thanked head coach Bill Belichick, defensive coordinator Todd Downing, and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels for believing in him, trusting his abilities, and contributing to his personal and professional growth.

A 24-year-old selected by the Patriots with the 187th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Boutte had spent all three seasons of his career with the Patriots and even helped the team reach the Super Bowl in the 2025 season. His trade request was granted by the Patriots on Monday, marking his departure from the team with just under three weeks left before the start of the 2026 NFL season.

Boutte also addressed the Patriots' supporters in the message, acknowledging their unwavering support throughout his time in New England. He recalled the excitement of joining the Patriots' offense in 2025 and expressed deep gratitude and respect for his time in Foxborough.