Patriots could trade Kayshon Boutte, and the Giants and Bears should have interest
The New England Patriots could look to move wide receiver Kayshon Boutte if the A.J. Brown trade with the Philadelphia Eagles becomes finalized, and the New York Giants and Chicago Bears should have interest in the 24-year-old rising playmaker in a possible trade.
Patriots could trade Kayshon Boutte, and the Giants and Bears should have interest originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New England Patriots are counting down the days until June 1, when they can finally finalize a trade for wide receiver A.
J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles . New England is widely expected to trade for Brown this summer , which will shake up the team's receicer room and give quarterback Drake Maye a dynamic No.
1 pass-catcher. With Brown likely to be a Patriot in just a few weeks, many are wondering what the future looks like for Kayshon Boutte, who could be the odd man out in New England's receiver group if or when the Brown trade is finalized. Albert Breer believes Boutte is available for a fifth or sixth-round pick In a recent article, Sports Illustrated's NFL insider Albert Breer said he believes Boutte is available for trade, and a fifth or sixth-round selection would get a deal done with the Patriots.
"Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte, I think, could be had for a fifth- or sixth-round draft pick right now, if anyone has an interest in him," Breer wrote. Boutte's value has never been higher. After struggling to find his footing during his rookie campaign in 2023, the LSU product tallied a career high 589 yards in 2024, and followed that up with a career high six touchdowns in 2025.