Texans acquire Kayshon Boutte from Patriots after crushing Jayden Higgins injury

He is coming off a season where he started 10 games for the Patriots, recording 33 catches for 551 yards and six touchdowns.

With A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs brought in this offseason, the Patriots flipped Boutte for some needed safety depth and a future draft pick.

Patriots-Texans Trade Grades: Kayshon Boutte Gives C.J. Stroud a New Deep Threat After Jayden Higgins Injury  Sports Illustrated

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

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

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.