Patriots Trading Kayshon Boutte Would Be Major Mistake

Kayshon Boutte's New England Patriots career didn't start off on the right foot, or right toe if you want to be specific. He wasn't able to get his second foot inbounds in the Patriots' Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023, and that eventually led to his playing time getting cut into.

Now, in an ironic outcome three years later, Boutte's name is brought up in trade talks surrounding Philadelphia Eagles' wideout AJ Brown. Entering a contract season, Boutte -- who's coming off his best season as a pro -- has become expendable, and according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, teams believe he'll become available for the right price.

That would be a mistake on the Patriots' part, whether they got Brown or not.

Now of course, if Boutte is involved in the Brown trade that seems almost evident and set in stone, there's no other course of action. But imagine an offense with Brown and Boutte together on the outside, with Romeo Doubs working in as well. Think of all the passing yards Drake Maye can rack up!

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In all seriousness, the Patriots should try and keep Boutte on the roster for 2026, especially considering he's got just one year left on his contract. They can try and squeeze out every bit of juice he's got before making a decision next offseason.

Boutte has consistently gotten better each of his three seasons in New England. After just catching two passes as a rookie, the former sixth-round pick has surpassed 500+ yards in each of his last two years and caught a career-best six touchdowns in 2025. His magnum opus -- a one-handed touchdown in the AFC Divisional against the Houston Texans -- showcased why he was considered a first round talent at one point at LSU.