The long-debated and long-awaited trade (by him) of Kayshon Boutte has finally happened.
The Patriots are shipping Boutte to the Houston Texans for safety Jaylen Reed and a draft pick, reportedly the Saints' original 2028 7th-round pick.
As we reported here long ago, Boutte requested a trade during the offseason, concerned about his on-field opportunities after the signing of Romeo Doubs and the eventual acquisition of A.J. Brown. He remained away from the team for the voluntary portion of OTAs, only reporting for mandatory mini-camp. He maintained a high level of professionalism throughout those workouts and the first three weeks of the preseason, prompting wide receiver coach Todd Downing to say he would use Boutte as an example for the rest of his career.