Overview
- Boutte told WBZ over the weekend that he will be at New England’s mandatory minicamp after missing the team’s voluntary OTAs.
- He publicly said he wants to remain a Patriot and has worked privately to stay ready while avoiding offseason team sessions.
- Multiple insiders have reported that Boutte has been open to a trade and could draw interest from teams this summer.
- Analysts point to his contract status and roster math as reasons he is tradable, noting he is on the last year of his rookie deal with a base around $3.674 million.
- The Patriots’ additions of A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs have crowded the outside receiver spots so minicamp performance and mid-summer roster moves will be key signs of whether Boutte stays or is moved for a modest draft pick.