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AFC Notes: Kayshon Boutte, Christian Gonzalez, Adonai Mitchell, Jets, Patriots

Jets WR Adonai Mitchell is hoping to be the strong WR2 candidate for the Jets behind Garrett Wilson, and WR coach Shawn Jefferson is hoping he can secure his spot on the depth chart by the time the season rolls around.

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Reports: Texans obtain WR Kayshon Boutte from Patriots

The Houston Texans are acquiring receiver Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots for safety Jaylen Reed and a seventh-round draft pick in 2028, according to multiple reports Monday.

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks who led the NFL in passing yards since the AFL-NFL merger can you name in five minutes?

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 24

Patriots' Mike Vrabel pumps brakes on growing Drake Maye hype

Drake Maye hype has continued to build after another encouraging summer with the New England Patriots. Mike Vrabel would prefer everyone take a breath before turning successful practice completions into evidence that his quarterback has conquered the NFL.

Mike Vrabel addresses apparent shot at Patriots' backups after preseason win over Eagles

Patriots' Mike Vrabel finally delivers encouraging Christian Gonzalez update

Patriots trade expendable WR Kayshon Boutte for secondary depth

Patriots avoid injury with A.J. Brown, but not with TreVeyon Henderson

The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Kobe Prentice News / New England Patriots on SI / August 24

Patriots Roster Moves: What Releasing WR Kobe Prentice, CB Kenneth Harris Means Going Forward

Heading into their final week of preseason games, the New England Patriots have made several moves to their roster. The team announced that they've released rookies wide receiver Kobe Prentice and cornerback Kenneth Harris.

Matt Haack News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 24

Patriots Officially Sign P Matt Haack Among Four Roster Moves

The New England Patriots announced they have signed P Matt Haack and OT Jack Conley to contracts. The Patriots released CB Kenneth Harris and WR Kobe Prentice in corresponding moves.

Mike Vrabel News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Clears up 'Depth' Comment, Takes Roster Responsibility

As a New England Patriots player and football coach, Mike Vrabel has done and still does a lot of things quite well. Subtlety is not one of them. So when it was surmised that his Saturday night post-game remarks about the depth on his roster were a veiled shot at the makeup of the team, it raised some eyebrows in New England football circles.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 24

Patriots trade WR Kayshon Boutte for secondary depth

Patriots trade expendable WR Kayshon Boutte for secondary depth

In a roster shakeup three weeks before the regular season gets underway, the New England Patriots traded a wide receiver for help in the secondary.

Texans acquire Kayshon Boutte as injuries continue to impact WR room

Mike Vrabel addresses apparent shot at Patriots' backups after preseason win over Eagles

Patriots' Mike Vrabel finally delivers encouraging Christian Gonzalez update

Patriots avoid injury with A.J. Brown, but not with TreVeyon Henderson

The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

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New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Kevin Byard just dubbed Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez the GOAT of contract disputes

The New England Patriots welcomed star cornerback Christian Gonzalez back to the practice field on Monday as the team prepares to defend its AFC crown.

Kayshon Boutte News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24

Kayshon Boutte has been traded by Patriots

After an offseason of rumors, the New England Patriots have finally traded wide receiver Kayshon Boutte. Boutte is being dealt to the Houston Texans, according to Tom Pelissero of The Ringer.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 24

Texans acquire Kayshon Boutte as injuries continue to impact WR room

Injuries have become an unfortunate theme for the Houston Texans wide receiver room, and the team is taking another step to add some depth.

Patriots trade expendable Boutte for secondary depth

Patriots' Mike Vrabel pumps brakes on growing Drake Maye hype

Vrabel finally delivers encouraging Christian Gonzalez update

Vrabel addresses apparent shot at Patriots' backups after preseason win

Patriots avoid injury with A.J. Brown, but not with TreVeyon Henderson

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 24

Patriots To Trade WR Kayshon Boutte To Texans For S Jaylen Reed

Kayshon Boutte‘s time in New England is coming to an end. A frequent name mentioned in trade talk, the fourth-year wideout is indeed being swapped. Boutte is being dealt from the Patriots to the Texans, Tom Pelissero of The Ringer reports.

Christian Gonzalez News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Patriots rumors: Insider’s Christian Gonzalez speculation casts doubt on new contract

When Devon Witherspoon signed a four-year, $132 million contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots fans were hopeful that fellow cornerback Christian Gonzalez would swiftly secure a new deal of his own.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 24

Patriots avoid injury with A.J. Brown, but not with TreVeyon Henderson

With the preseason finale just a couple of days away, the New England Patriots want to keep everyone out of harm's way. Mike Vrabel's team finally got star CB Christian Gonzalez back on the field after a two-week absence, but it wasn't all positive in Foxborough.

Mike Vrabel addresses apparent shot at Patriots' backups after preseason win over Eagles

Patriots' Mike Vrabel finally delivers encouraging Christian Gonzalez update

Patriots have seemingly made Kayshon Boutte trade decision

Best, worst things from Saturday's NFL preseason action

The 'Most 100-receiving-yard NFL games' quiz

TreVeyon Henderson News / Total Pro Sports / August 24

Patriots Suffer Brutal Blow As RB TreVeyon Henderson Exits Practice With Concerning Injury

TreVeyon Henderson made his way back onto the practice field Monday after missing recent time. But the return didn’t last the full session. Patriots reporter Mark Daniels reported that Henderson left practice early.

Tommy Devito News / HITC / August 24

Tommy DeVito’s agent goes viral with ‘the most Italian video ever’ before Patriots vs Eagles

Tommy DeVito’s agent has gone viral for the most Italian pre-game ritual imaginable. Sean Stellato shared a cannoli with the Eagles’ security chief on the field before kick-off.

Tom Brady News / QBFanCentral / August 24

‘He eliminated the bad ones’-Bill Belichick picks the most important factor behind Tom Brady’s G.O.A.T status

Bill Belichick, the former New England Patriots head coach, has a different view of what made QB Tom Brady the G.O.A.T. Speaking during a press conference at UNC’s Fall Camp on August 14, 2026, Belichick pointed to Brady’s ability to eliminate bad plays as a major reason behind his G.O.A.T.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 24

Patriots' Vrabel finally delivers encouraging Gonzalez update

Patriots' Mike Vrabel finally delivers encouraging Christian Gonzalez update

Gonzalez has been the talk of the hour in Foxborough over the past month or so.

Patriots executive drops Christian Gonzalez contract update

Mike Vrabel addresses apparent shot at Patriots' backups after preseason win over Eagles

Patriots have seemingly made Kayshon Boutte trade decision

The 'Active 100-rushing-yard leaders' quiz

Behren Morton News / New England Patriots on SI / August 24

Patriots Found Ideal Backup QB in Behren Morton

FOXBORO --- There isn't a quarterback competition by any stretch of the imagination for the New England Patriots. We know that Drake Maye has the starting job locked up for the longterm future and Tommy DeVito has played his way into the QB2 job.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 24

Patriots have seemingly made Kayshon Boutte trade decision

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte remained the subject of trade rumors ahead of the club's preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Patriots executive drops Christian Gonzalez contract update

Best, worst things from Saturday's NFL preseason action

Mike Vrabel addresses apparent shot at Patriots' backups after preseason win over Eagles

The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz

New England Patriots News / HITC / August 23

Patriots rookie quarterback shows off surprising ability during NFL pre-season game against the Eagles

Patriots rookie Behren Morton put on a double act in the pre-season win over the Eagles. The quarterback was called on as an emergency punter, then won the game under centre.

Christian Gonzalez News / Yardbarker / August 23

Patriots executive drops Christian Gonzalez contract update

The New England Patriots want to get their young cornerback paid and on the field. Gonzalez, however, is being a bit of a tough bargain in his contract negotiations.

Was Drake Maye ranked too high or too low at No. 11 in NFL Top 100?

There might finally be a trade partner for Patriots' Kayshon Boutte

Drake Maye's Patriots teammate emerges as favorite to be traded

The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 21

Was Drake Maye ranked too high or too low at No. 11 in NFL Top 100?

After a breakout 2025 campaign that saw Maye lead the Patriots to the Super Bowl and finish as the league's runner-up, does his No. 11 ranking warrant a higher or lower spot?

Drake Maye's Patriots teammate emerges as favorite to be traded

Eagles' Jalen Hurts discusses feelings about Patriots' A.J. Brown, advice for Drake Maye

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz