Texans eyeing trades for 2 notable wide receivers

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Texans eyeing trades for 2 notable wide receivers

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Aug 21, 2026 5:17 PM ET

The Houston Texans are still in the hunt for at least one more wide receiver, and are looking at some interesting names to potentially bring in.

The Texans have looked into New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte and Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman as trade targets, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC. It is not clear how seriously the Texans are pursuing either option, or the level of availability of each player.

The #Texans have made exploratory trade calls, per league sources.

Among the potential targets: New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte and Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman.

The Texans aren't expected to have a reunion with former All-Pro receiver DeAndre… https://t.co/rsYk9f3eGU
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 21, 2026

Houston is in dire need of receiver help after losing Jayden Higgins to a season-ending injury. Nico Collins is locked in as the team’s No. 1, but it is not clear when Tank Dell will be back as he continues to recover from his knee injury last year.

Bateman had just 19 catches for 224 yards and two touchdowns last season for the Ravens. He has expressed unhappiness with the organization previously, but seems to be happier with his situation these days.

Boutte had 33 catches for 551 yards last year for the Patriots. The team has ample wide receiver depth and is thought to be willing to listen to trade offers, though he is having a strong training camp.

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