The Patriots continue to loom as A.J. Brown‘s presumed destination via trade. An agreement with the Eagles does not appear to be in place, but a swap happening after June 1 would increase the possibility of an in-house New England wideout being dealt.
On that note, Kayshon Boutte‘s name has been mentioned on more than one occasion. The Patriots were open to a trade leading up to last month’s draft. Nothing materialized at the time, but it appears as though New England would still be willing to authorize a swap in this case.
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported in April the Patriots were prepared to move Boutte for a Day 3 pick. Even though no deal was made then, and despite the fact the Brown swap has not yet occurred, Breer writes New England would still likely accept a fifth- or sixth-round selection in a Boutte trade. The LSU product is entering the final year of his rookie contract.
Boutte played in just five games as a rookie, but he has operated as a regular presence on offense over the past two seasons. The 24-year-old has totaled 1,140 yards and nine touchdowns during that span, and he chipped in with one score during the Patriots’ run to the Super Bowl in 2025. Boutte is owed $1.15MM in cash for the coming campaign.
New England’s receiver depth chart no longer includes Stefon Diggs, but it is currently topped by free agent addition Romeo Doubs. He is set serve as a starter, while the same will of course be true for Brown if/when he winds up with the Patriots. Boutte is joined by Mack Hollins and DeMario Douglas as a pending 2027 free agent, so movement among wideouts in that group could take place prior to roster cutdowns at the end of August. By that point at the latest, more clarity on the Boutte front should emerge.
Still feel like he’d make sense in Vegas assuming New England gets AJ Brown. KC could also make sense.
Stupid they would consider moving him considering WR has been such a problem with the Pats
Agreed! Keep him. He’s a baller.