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Green Bay Packers and Houston Texans turn into top landing spots for $4M New England Patriots' star WR.(Image via X)
The New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is entering the final year of his rookie contract with the team and it seems, the star player has often found himself in the middle of trade rumors, especially after A.J Brown was signed.
Amid all the mess, the Green Bay Packers and the Houston Texans have emerged as potential landing spots for the star player.
| Category | Details |
| Player | Kayshon Boutte |
| Current Team | New England Patriots |
| Rumored Teams | Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans, Green Bay Packers |
| Contract Status | 1 Year Remaining (UFA in 2027) |
| Salary Cap Hit (New Team) | Highly Affordable ($1.5 Million base salary for the 2026 season) |
| Trade Likelihood | High (Driven by offseason absences and a crowded wide receiver room) |
| Latest Insider Update | Buffalo Bills and Washington Commanders have emerged as aggressive landing spots, while the Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers could be potential spots |
| Potential Return | Mid-round draft capital (Projected at a 2027 3rd-round draft pick) |
Which teams are interested in Kayshon Boutte?
The New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been linked to several teams in the last few weeks, including the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills.As per NFL insiders, it seems the Green Bay Packers and the Houston Texans could be making a move for him.
What are insiders saying about the trade rumors?
A few hours ago, Hector Longo of Athlon Sports noted in a recent report, “A Boutte deal would ease the Green Bay pain of losing Doubs to the Patriots in free agency if the price is right.”Hector Longo of Athlon Sports added, “Things definitely get a tad thin after Nico Collins, and much hinges on the potential return of Tank Dell after missing all of 2025 with a knee injury.”But nothing has been confirmed yet as the New England Patriots remain silent about the star wide receiver’s situation in the team, ahead of the new season.
Contract details and salary cap implications
Trading Kayshon Boutte would instantly clear off $3.6 million from the New England Patriots’ net salary cap space/ Since the star player's remaining unamortized signing bonus creates a minor dead cap hit of just $46,818, the team get to clear nearly his entire contract off their books
How could the trade impact the teams?
For the Green Bay Packers, the star wide receiver Kayshon Boutte fits in their budget without seeking a contract restructure. The popular player could be an affordable, high-upside vertical threat to their young receiver room.For the Houston Texans, the star wide receiver Kayshon Boutte would be relatively affordable as he could provide C.J. Stroud an inexpensive perimeter weapon at zero long-term financial risk ahead of the new season.
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