The Patriots proceed to loom as A.J. Brown‘s presumed destination via trade. An agreement with the Eagles doesn’t look like in place, but a swap happening after June 1 would increase the potential of an in-house Recent England wideout being dealt.
On that note, Kayshon Boutte‘s name has been mentioned on multiple occasion. The Patriots were open to a trade leading as much as last month’s draft. Nothing materialized on the time, nevertheless it appears as if Recent England would still be willing to authorize a swap on this case.
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported in April the Patriots were prepared to maneuver Boutte for a Day 3 pick. Despite the fact that no deal was made then, and despite the actual fact the Brown swap has not yet occurred, Breer writes Recent England would still likely accept a fifth- or sixth-round selection in a Boutte trade. The LSU product is entering the ultimate yr of his rookie contract.
Boutte played in only five games as a rookie, but he has operated as a daily presence on offense over the past two seasons. The 24-year-old has totaled 1,140 yards and nine touchdowns during that span, and he chipped in with one rating in the course of the Patriots’ run to the Super Bowl in 2025. Boutte is owed $1.15MM in money for the approaching campaign.
Recent England’s receiver depth chart now not includes Stefon Diggs, nevertheless it is currently topped by free agent addition Romeo Doubs. He is about function a starter, while the identical will in fact be true for Brown if/when he winds up with the Patriots. Boutte is joined by Mack Hollins and DeMario Douglas as a pending 2027 free agent, so movement amongst wideouts in that group could happen prior to roster cutdowns at the top of August. By that time at the most recent, more clarity on the Boutte front should emerge.