The New England Patriots have agreed to trade wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans, according to multiple outlets. Per Yahoo Sports, the Texans are sending a safety and a late-round draft pick to the Patriots in the deal.
Houston is bringing in the young receiver to help address depth at the position. One report indicated the move is meant to replace injured receiver Jayden Higgins, though the reporting on that detail is limited.
Boutte is in his fourth year in the league. The Patriots are parting ways with him ahead of their regular season, which includes a Super Bowl rematch against the Seahawks, according to one Yahoo Sports report.