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Boutte Out, Reed In for Patriots | New England Patriots News
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Kayshon Boutte, the Patriots’ rookie receiver, was set to sit out the opener due to deep receiver depth—A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs were already in the mix. With no special teams role, his benching was inevitable. The team traded him to the Texans for safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-rounder, a move Vrabel called smart: Reed adds depth and special teams value while Boutte gets a fresh start elsewhere. It’s a classic NFL reality—talent gets moved when it doesn’t fit, and teams prioritize roster efficiency over roster sentiment.
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