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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026
Boutte was playing in preseason Week 1, adding smoke to trade speculation; the Colts and Chiefs should be calling New England about him. He is in play as a late-round dart you hope gets traded.NegativeDepth ChartAug 17, 2026
Playing in preseason Week 1 adds credence to trade rumors; the source notes the Colts and Chiefs should be calling New England about Boutte, and he is in play as a late-round dart you hope gets traded before Week 1.PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026
Boutte drew a start with the second-string offense but played only 16 snaps without a target. He remains a trade candidate, suggesting the Patriots view him as expendable despite his starting opportunity.PositiveDepth ChartAug 17, 2026
Kayshon Boutte drew a start with the Patriots' second-string offense in preseason Week 1, played 16 snaps without a target, and remains a trade candidate.PositiveSleeperAug 12, 2026
The source lists Kayshon Boutte as a WR with a chance of getting traded and finding more opportunity in Round 12+, suggesting speculative upside.PositiveValueAug 10, 2026
Boutte averaged at least 12 yards per target last season (min. 46 targets), the only NFL wide receiver to do so, and the source is willing to use a last-round pick on him given uncertainty around the Patriots' WR3 role; he could be a late-round gem if the Patriots keep him and he secures the No. 3 spot in a strong passing offense.PositiveValueAug 6, 2026
Boutte has moved +16.7 spots to ADP 195.6 and is having a strong camp while remaining a candidate to be traded; Zack Cox of The Boston Herald reported in late July that Boutte is aware of trade rumors but hopes to stay in New England. The Patriots have a deep WR group with Boutte, DeMario Douglas, and Mack Hollins offering three very different profiles behind A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs.