Overview
- Reporting from ESPN and multiple outlets says Boutte has been absent from voluntary offseason workouts and has expressed interest in being traded.
- New England’s signing of Romeo Doubs and the June 1 trade for A.J. Brown materially increased receiver depth and triggered renewed calls on Boutte from other teams.
- Teams frequently linked as plausible destinations include the Las Vegas Raiders, Washington Commanders and Buffalo Bills, though no trade has been completed.
- Boutte enters 2026 in the final year of his rookie deal with a $3.674 million base salary and brings recent production of 33 catches for 551 yards and six TDs in 2025.
- The Patriots’ next steps will hinge on summer roster windows and Boutte’s attendance at mandatory team sessions, with analysts projecting a low‑cost trade return such as a late Day‑3 pick if New England moves him.