NE Kayshon Boutte
NFL player. Position: WR. Team: NE.
Quick Facts
- Position: WR
- Team: NE (New England Patriots)
- Bye week (2026): 11
- FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 169
2026 Outlook
If A.J. Brown trade closes (expected by early June), Boutte's role becomes uncertain. He could be traded as part of the deal (to help the Eagles manage cap space or other roster moves), benched in favor of Brown and Romeo Doubs, or potentially retained as WR3/4. His absence from May 2026 OTAs and the depth chart crowding created by the Brown acquisition suggest the Patriots are exploring options to move him. Without a trade, Boutte would be WR2 or lower in a receiving corps too deep to provide meaningful fantasy value. (per A.J. Brown week is here)
Boutte had a strong 2025 for the Patriots — 551 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns on 16.7 yards per reception — which makes him trade-eligible for teams seeking a deep threat. The Patriots' AJ Brown acquisition and Romeo Doubs signing have created a crowded WR room where Boutte has become a WR4/5, making him a prime trade candidate. Best landing spots identified are the Washington Commanders or Las Vegas Raiders, teams that lack locked-in WR2s. If traded before the 2026 season, Boutte could find more opportunity and volume as a WR2 elsewhere. (per 4 NFL Trades That Could Unleash Fantasy Football Stars Including Justin Jefferson); (per 5 NFL Trades We'd Still Love to See This Offseason).
Kansas City and Las Vegas continue to show the most active interest. As of late June, the Chiefs are looking to bolster WR depth behind their starters, while the Raiders want to enhance their passing attack. New England is asking a third-round pick as the asking price for any Boutte deal. (per NFL Trade Rumors: Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte targets Kansas City and Las Vegas).
Role / Depth Chart
Status unclear pending A.J. Brown trade finalization. If retained: WR2 at best (behind Brown), more likely benched. Patriots receiving corps post-Brown would be: Brown (#1), Doubs (#2), Hollins/Douglas (#3), Williams (#4), with Boutte fighting for snaps or facing trade. (per A.J. Brown week is here)
Injury Status
Absent from May 2026 OTA sessions, though not injury-related — missing voluntary workouts amid ongoing trade speculation. HC Mike Vrabel expressed respect for Boutte and his maturity, positive communication with coaching staff despite absence (per Mike Vrabel praises Patriots receivers amid A.J. Brown trade rumors).
Recent News
- 2026-07-06 — Kansas City Chiefs Offseason Mailbag: Kayshon Boutte as a trade target, dynasty on... (Kansas City Chiefs Offseason Mailbag: Kayshon Boutte as a trade target, dynasty on...)
- 2026-05-19 — Patriots Mailbag: A.J. Brown's price tag, Kayshon Boutte's future and more (Patriots Mailbag: A.J. Brown's price tag, Kayshon Boutte's future and more)
- 2026-06-24 — NFL Trade Rumors: Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte targets Kansas City and Las Vegas (NFL Trade Rumors: Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte targets Kansas City and Las Vegas)
- 2026-06-12 — Way-too-early Patriots roster projection after spring practices (Way-too-early Patriots roster projection after spring practices)
- 2026-06-09 — Patriots Mandatory Minicamp Primer: Roster Battles, Rising Rookies and Players To Watch (Patriots Mandatory Minicamp Primer: Roster Battles, Rising Rookies and Players To Watch)
- 2026-05-18 — Updated Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings: RB, WR, TE, QB (2026) (Updated Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings: RB, WR, TE, QB (2026))
- 2026-04-07 — 2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiling more than 60 wide receivers (2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiling more than 60 wide receivers)
- 2026-04-23 — Patriots roster needs, ranked ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft (Patriots roster needs, ranked ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft)
- 2026-03-26 — Patriots depth chart: Where New England’s roster stands after NFL free agency - The... (Patriots depth chart: Where New England’s roster stands after NFL free agency - The...)
- 2026-06-11 — 2026 NFL offseason trade grades: A.J. Brown, Myles Garrett (2026 NFL offseason trade grades: A.J. Brown, Myles Garrett)
Open Questions
(scoped to this player — pulled from Fantasy Football Open Questions)