One new Patriots receiver may push another out the door.
New England landed A.J. Brown earlier this week in a long-awaited trade, but a breakout pass catcher on the Patriots is reportedly open to be traded amid the team’s latest acquisition.
Kayshon Boutte, who caught a career-high six touchdowns last year, has been “interested” in a trade, ESPN’s Adam Schefter said on his podcast after the Brown move.
Schefter added that he expects Boutte — who has not been at the team’s offseason program thus far — to be moved this summer.
Boutte, a sixth-round pick in 2023, has become a valuable part of the Patriots’ offense over the last two seasons.
In that span, the 24-year-old racked up 1,140 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in 29 games (23 starts).
However, following their Super Bowl loss to the Seahawks. the Patriots chose to bolster their receiver room as they also signed former Packer Romeo Doubs to a four-year, $68 million deal.
And this week, they officially landed Brown, sending a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-rounder to Philly.
Mack Hollins and DeMario Douglas also figure to steal some targets after productive seasons last year.
Boutte developed some nice chemistry with quarterback Drake Maye last season, as he provided a deep threat for the young quarterback.
Now, however, it looks like he may be suiting up for another franchise in 2026.
