Patriots Trade Boutte for Reed | New England Patriots News

The Patriots shockingly traded star WR Kayshon Boutte to the Texans for young safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-rounder—swapping proven receiving firepower for defensive depth and playoff experience. Boutte, a 6-ROOKIE with 78 catches, 1,100+ yards, and 9 TDs in 34 games, is gone. Reed, a 23-year-old former 6th-rounder who started both Texans’ playoff games last year, brings grit, 13 tackles, and a fumble recovery. It’s a bold move: offense for defense, stats for upside. 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/b068c8a80a92c43b