The New England Patriots just pulled off a trade that has their fanbase absolutely buzzing, but not in a good way at all. They shipped wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Texans for a measly seventh-round pick in 2028. Yeah, you read that right: a 2028 seventh-rounder. What an absolute wild ride for Boutte in New England, and man, are people talking about it.
The Boutte Deal That Has Everyone Raging
Reports are flying in that the Patriots were hoping for a fifth- or even a sixth-round pick in exchange for Boutte. Instead, they got a 2028 seventh-rounder. Ouch. National analysts are slamming this deal, too. Seth Walder at ESPN gave the Texans an ‘A’ for the trade, while the Patriots snagged a ‘C’. Mike Kadlick at SI wasn’t much kinder, handing the Texans an ‘A-‘ and the Patriots another ‘C’. The outrage from fans and critics burying the Patriots for this move is real, especially when you consider what they *could* have gotten. It just feels like they gave him away. This trade does bring newly-acquired safety Jaylen Reed into the fold, and folks are already looking at where he fits into the Patriots secondary. Hopefully, that’s a silver lining.
Who’s Stepping Up (And Who’s Hurting) In Foxborough
Beyond the trade drama, there’s plenty happening on the field. Wide receiver Kyle Williams is making some noise, running for a touchdown after a catch against the Philadelphia Eagles during a recent preseason game. That’s the kind of playmaking they need! And great news for the defense: Christian Gonzalez is back at practice, making his presence felt after a two-week absence due to an ankle tweak. He’s looking solid out there. On the flip side, running back TreVeyon Henderson got hurt in practice, which is never what you want to see. Quarterback Drake Maye continues to shine in camp, according to reports, and Rhamondre Stevenson’s touchdown grab was even highlighted as the “Play of the Day.” These are the bright spots amidst the ongoing roster shuffle. They’ve also been busy adding offensive line depth by reuniting with free agent guard Jack Conley and signing punter Matt Haack, while releasing cornerback Kenneth Harris and wide receiver Kobe Prentice. Looking ahead to the final 53-man roster, projections from Mike Reiss and Phil Perry both have the team keeping three quarterbacks. Perry also has running back Hassan Haskins making the cut. But even with all these moves, there are still glaring team needs heading into Preseason Week 3, with linebacker, offensive line, and edge rushers being high on the list.
All eyes are now on the Patriots’ next game: Preseason Week 3 against the Browns. They’ll face off on Thursday, August 27th, at 8 pm. This game is crucial for evaluating these remaining roster spots and seeing how these new additions and returning players perform under the lights. Every snap matters as they try to sort out the final lineup before the regular season kicks off.
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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