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NFL Rumors: Insider Shares Potential Kayshon Boutte Trade Return for NE Patriots
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- NFL Rumors: Insider Shares Potential Kayshon Boutte Trade Return for NE Patriots
The New England Patriots are expected to acquire All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown next month in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles . It would seemingly open the door for fellow wideout Kayshon Boutte , to be dealt.
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated shared his belief that Boutte could be acquired by any interested team for a "fifth- or sixth-round draft pick" as of now and that's if there's interest in him.
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Kayshon Boutte stats ( 2025 ):33 receptions, 551 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns and 16.7 yards per reception
Boutte, a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, is coming off consecutive seasons with 500-plus receiving yards. He proved to be a reliable deep threat for quarterback Drake Maye this past season, averaging a career-high 16.7 yards per reception with the fifth-highest average target distance (17.0 yards).
The 24-year-old's youth and contract certainly make him an attractive trade target. While he would be just a one-year rental, Boutte's $3.72 million cap hit in 2026 ranks 66th among receivers. It puts him around the same range as the likes of Tyquan Thornton , Andrei Iosivas , and Xavier Hutchinson .
However, there's no viable path to a featured role in the Patriots offense once Brown is acquired. Romeo Doubs was signed to be the No. 2 receiver and the club is still high on Mack Hollins , DeMario Douglas , and Kyle Williams .
Boutte's name had previously popped up in NFL trade rumors, with some belief that he could be sent to Philadelphia as part of a trade package for Brown. However, the Eagles seem set at wide receiver with DeVonta Smith , Makai Lemon, Dontayvion Wicks , Hollywood Brown , and Elijah Moore .
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If a one-year rental of Boutte costs a Day 3 pick, he could be an intriguing option for teams like the Kansas City Chiefs , Baltimore Ravens , New York Giants and Washington Commanders .
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