Patriots Trade Boutte for Reed | Houston Texans News

The Patriots just pulled off a savvy trade, sending WR Kayshon Boutte to the Texans for safety Jaylen Reed — a move that signals their defensive priorities as they gear up for 2026. With A.J. Brown already in the fold, this swap clears space while adding a versatile defender who could thrive in his second year. The team’s clearly focused on tightening the secondary before kickoff — and fans will be watching to see if Reed can turn heads on defense. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/181be469c54a5a2c