Patriots Provide Kayshon Boutte Injury Update

FOXBOROUGH, MA. — The New England Patriots will be without the services of one of their most improved players for the time being.

Receiver Kayshon Boutte, who suffered a hamstring injury during the Pats’ 24-23 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9, will be absent from the practice fields to begin their Week 10 preparations for a matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 9. Boutte, as confirmed by head coach Mike Vrabel, will be evaluated on a daily basis, with an updated status expected to be revealed later in the week.

“Kayshon’s going to be day-to-day,” Vrabel said. “I don’t see him practicing early in the week. We’ll see where that goes late in the week.”

Kayshon Boutte Injury Status Revealed

The Pats eventually ruled Boutte out for the remainder of the contest after he left the game in the first half and did not return. At the time of Boutte’s injury, the Pats held a 21-14 lead over the Falcons, with fellow wideouts DeMario Douglas and Stefon Diggs having contributed touchdown catches respectively. Rookie Kyle Williams took on the majority of the offensive snaps typically reserved for Boutte in the second half.

Through nine games this season, the Pats’ sixth-round pick [187 overall] in the 2023 NFL Draft, has become one of quarterback Drake Maye’s most-reliable offensive weapons — as well as a weekly big-play threat. He entered Week 9 having caught 23 passes for 431 yards and five touchdowns. Before leaving this game, he had zero catches on only one target. 

While Boutte’s on-field skills and athleticism are largely the reason for his resurgence, the determination with which he approaches each game has played a significant role in his success. In fact, head coach Mike Vrabel praised Boutte’s communication skills as a key factor in his growth as a pro-level receiver, as well as a teammate.