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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte trade is turning out better than expected

Chowder and Champions·Oct 26, 2026 · 10:34 AM CT
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Chowder and Champions argues the Patriots' preseason trade of receiver Kayshon Boutte to Houston for Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round pick is working out better than expected. Boutte has been a nonfactor for the Texans, even as A.J. Brown has struggled and Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins are on injured reserve.

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