Kayshon Boutte trade grades: Texans fill void left by Jayden Higgins injury, Patriots bolster secondary

The Houston Texans are making a late trade as the regular season approaches, acquiring wide receiver Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots.Boutte was on the trade block for much of the offseason as the Patriots made several additions to their wide receiver room, including A.J. Brown. Boutte's contract expires af

New England strengthened a potential future playoff foe while getting very little in return

Boutte had reportedly been unhappy with his role in New England after the team traded for A.J. Brown and siged Romeo Doubs in free agency.

Sources: Patriots trading Boutte to Texans for Reed, draft pick  ESPN

Patriots Trade WR Kayshon Boutte to Texans for Young DB, Future Draft Pick  Sports Illustrated

The Texans have found their replacement for injured WR Jayden Higgins.

The Houston Texans are exploring trades for wide receivers Kayshon Boutte and Rashod Bateman after Jayden Higgins' injury.