Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Sunday that Boutte is open to a trade if the right opportunity appears but remains on New England’s roster because tangible offers have been minimal.
- Boutte enters the final year of his rookie contract after posting 76 receptions for 1,140 yards and nine touchdowns across 2024–25, which gives him clear on-field value but has not prompted significant trade bids.
- The Patriots boosted the outside receiver room this offseason with A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, increasing competition for targets and creating pressure to consider moving a surplus receiver.
- Early training camp showed Boutte flashing as a playmaker but with limited reps, and sources report other teams have not offered even a Day 3 draft pick for him.
- Kyle Williams is also under evaluation because he has not made a big impact on the second-team offense, but he currently holds the top kick-return role so preseason games will be crucial for both players’ roster status.