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Kayshon Boutte responds to Mike Vrabel's comment that he would have been inactive if he had stayed with the Patriots, expressing no hard feelings and focusing on his role with the Texans
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Adds: DeMario Douglas. Drops: Xavier Legette
Hunter Henry's role is safe, but the Patriots' additions outside make it harder to bank on a high target share
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The NFL preseason kicked off with the Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 6 as the Carolina Panthers knocked off the Arizona Cardinals in walk-off fashion, 33-30. The first full week of NFL action is here with 16 games slated for Week 1 of the 2026 preseason. While these games don't count against season records, they're a crucial time for both teams and fans to see what their team will look like when it does count. There are active quarterback competitions, rookies getting their first reps and veterans looking to prove they've still got it. With so many changes this offseason, from coaching hires, to trades, this is the time for squads to works toward their identity, shake off the dust and work on the new relationships. Here is a reason to watch each game: The Bengals haven't made the playoffs since 2022 and the pressure is on this season for the entire team, especially the offensive stars. This season, a stronger defense could mean the offense doesn't have to do as much to stay in games, but there is still a high ceiling for quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins , all who are expected to take the field on Thursday. Keeping those three healthy and improving the defense are some key components to success this season for Cincinnati. This is the first time the Steelers will take the field for a game without Mike Tomlin as their head coach since he took the job in 2007. Mike McCarthy will now be leading the team and is reuniting with Aaron Rodgers , who was his quarterback while the two were on the Packers . While Rodgers has said he won't play during the preseason, he and McCarthy will be facing their old team, which will be interesting to see. The Patriots wide receiver room is one to watch during the preseason. The team added A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs and also have Kayshon Boutte , Pop Douglas, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III . Boutte reportedly requested a trade in the spring and his status on the team remains a question. How things shape up this preseason could heavily impact Boutte's future with the team. With starters not expected to play, receivers further down on the depth chart have a chance to help secure their spot on the roster as head coach Mike Vrabel works on finalizing the receivers room. The Chargers cornerback situation still needs ironing out. Cam Hart , Tarheeb Still , Donte Jackson and Deane Leonard are expected to make the roster and there are plenty of others fighting for limited spots left. Avery Smith and Rodney Shelley have looked good during training camp and could take a spot away from Nikko Reed and Eric Rogers , who made the team last season. Preseason will be the time for these players to make the extra push to make the 53-man roster. Carson Beck looked good during the Hall of Fame Game and became the talk of the town as far as potential goes, but will be sitting out due to rib discomfort. Jacoby Brissett , who reworked his contract this offseason, was set to play and will take the field for the first time this preseason. Arizona was tied for the worst record in the NFL last year at 3-14 and a lot of the pressure will be on Brissett. The Raiders will unveil their No. 1 overall pick, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, with veteran Kirk Cousins expected to begin the season as a starter. Robert Saleh is making his debut as the Titans head coach after spending last season as the defensive coordinator with the 49ers . A new-look defense for Tennessee is expected under Saleh and this will be our first preview of what that could look like. The Commanders offensive line has become a major concern after Laremy Tunsil injured his biceps in practice and will miss a significant part of the season. The team says they don't plan on finding a left tackle outside of the team, so the remaining members of the offensive line room will need to fill the role. Brandon Coleman could step up in the absence, so he will be one to watch as the season approaches. First [... truncated ...]
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Douglas has been a top-three receiver for the Patriots throughout training camp
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is already up to four catches in training camp practice on Tuesday, according to the Boston Herald's Andrew Callahan, and he continues to see his stock surge this summer as a potential trade candidate before the start of the 2026 regular season. Boutte has stated his desire to remain with the Patriots, but after the offseason additions of Pro Bowler A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, Boutte could be the odd-man out after catching 78 passes for 1,159 yards and nine touchdowns in 34 games (23 starts) in his first three years in the NFL. The 24-year-old former sixth-rounder from LSU did have a career-high six touchdowns in 14 regular-season games in 2025, but there is just a lot of competition for targets now in New England's WR room. Boutte is competing for a role in 2026 (if he stays in New England) with DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism. For fantasy purposes, Boutte's best path to fantasy relevance in 12-team formats would be a trade out of town
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was one of the team's most impactful players in 2025 and has been a standout to begin training camp, but that has not quieted speculation of a potential roster move, with beat reporter Alex Barth noting that his request for a trade remains open, and the team is still looking for a potential suitor. Boutte opened camp red-hot, credited by the team beat as the best offensive player through the first three practices of summer, but as expected, that baton has since been passed to Drake Maye and A.J. Brown, with Romeo Doubs and Kyle Williams also showing up more regularly in recent practices. After a number of lean years, receiver has become arguably the Patriots' deepest position group, with seven players currently on the roster who saw at least 128 snaps in 2025, and three-receiver sets have consisted mostly of Brown, Doubs, and DeMario Douglas out of the slot. While Boutte continues to show up and make plays whenever his number is called, an injury anywhere around the league could change his situation in an instant, and he remains an intriguing dart-throw selection at the end of 2026 drafts
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been the subject of trade rumors this offseason after the additions of A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, but he wants to stay with the Patriots, according to Zack Cox of the Boston Herald. For what it's worth, head coach Mike Vrabel said Boutte's approach has been "exactly the same as last year," when the 24-year-old wideout caught 33 passes for 551 yards and a career-high six touchdowns while starting 10 games. Vrabel had nothing but positive things to say about the former sixth-rounder from LSU, but the head coach also acknowledged that the team is open to trading a receiver while they pare down the roster. Early in training camp, the WR position is one of New England's deepest positions, as they have Brown, Doubs, Boutte, Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism all on the 90-man roster. The Patriots have also been expanding Douglas' route tree early on, potentially signaling that Boutte is the odd-man out going into 2026. As long as Boutte remains with the Pats, he'll have a difficult path to fantasy relevance in his fourth year in the league
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown and quarterback Drake Maye struggled to get their connection going in the early days of training camp, with Maye going 4-for-9 with an interception when targeting Brown. However, in a padded practice on Thursday, the two started to turn things around, with Maye matching that production and hitting Brown four of five times, according to Mark Daniels of MassLive.com. One of Brown's catches came against star cornerback Christian Gonzalez, with another one coming against Charles Woods for a touchdown. Thursday's practice could be a sign of things to come for Brown and Maye as they begin to build their chemistry for the 2026 regular season. The Patriots suddenly have a pretty crowded WR room with Romeo Doubs, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism, but after the Pats sent the Philadelphia Eagles a first-rounder, Brown should be the unquestioned alpha WR1 in New England. Brown showed signs of decline in 2025 in Philly's stagnant offense, averaging a career-low 12.9 yards per catch, but he also had his sixth 1,000-yard campaign. In what should be a more explosive Patriots' passing game, Brown should be considered a low-end WR1, at worst
With the Patriots adding receivers A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, fourth-year wideout Kayshon Boutte could be getting fewer targets in 2026. To no surprise, he reportedly wants to be traded . Coach Mike Vrabel was asked by reporters on Monday how he has navigated the situation. “I have a lot of respect for Kayshon, and we went through this last offseason,” Vrabel said. “He had a great offseason, and he had a good training camp, and that played out during the season. He was a large part of our success, and his communication through this offseason with Todd [Downing] and myself, he is a pro. He understands what his job is, and he has gotten off to a good start. So I have a lot of respect for him for the way that he has handled all these different situations, the conversations outside of here and the noise that does not affect his performance on the field.” A sixth-round pick in 2023, Boutte caught 33 passes for 551 yards and a career-high six touchdowns in 2025. He added 168 yards on nine catches in the postseason. Entering the last year of a contract that pays him $3.674 million in 2026, he’s part of a crowded depth chart that includes Brown, Doubs, Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas, and Ryan Williams. It won’t be easy for Boutte to have the kind of contract year that will set the stage for a significant deal on the open market
The New England Patriots held their third practice of training camp on Monday on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium. Tempo slowed down for a shortened walkthrough session as they continue through the five-day ramp up period. Here’s what went down throughout the day. Returnees: FB Reggie Gilliam (rest) PUP/NFI: ED Gabe Jacas , RB Terrell Jennings , TE C.J. Dippre, ED Harold Landry III, S Brenden Schooler Injuries: N/A The Patriots active roster featured perfect attendance on Monday as Reggie Gilliam returned after a veteran rest day on Sunday. Five players remained on injured lists, including Gabe Jacas who continues to work through his rehab. “We were going to evaluate him, we are going to see where he is at. This is all part of the process,” Mike Vrabel said before practice. “So, I am again, cautiously optimistic that he will work his way through the return to play, and we will get him back out there.” Walkthrough style: As the Patriots often did last season, the intensity was dialed back as players wore bucket hats and sneakers for a jogthrough style of practice after three days of speed work (run tests plus two practices). “This is something that we feel like can help us be able to learn and still develop and install it at different paces,” Vrabel explained. “It was good for us last year. If we can handle that, then hopefully we can continue with this. When we work, we work. I think you guys noticed that. Then being able to come out there today and still act like a professional football team and take care of the details and some of the technique, but just at a different pace.” Players after practice noted the pace helps with the mental side of the game, which then helps them play with more confidence as the work translates back to full-speed. Wide receiver splits: As the offense and defense each split into units across two fields, Drake Maye worked with A.J. Brown , Romeo Doubs , Mack Hollins , Kayshon Boutte , and DeMario Douglas consistently throughout the day. In the first session, Kyle Williams was part of that group while Efton Chism III worked on the opposite field. Following a special teams period, the second-year receivers swapped fields for the second full-team session. Maye’s group: With jobs to be won at the third running back and tight end spot, it was notable to see Lan Larison and Tanner Arkin also on the field with Drake Maye. Through three practices, Larison has been the first back to receive carries behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson while Arkin has been a consistent presence behind Hunter Henry and Eli Raridon. Offensive lines: It was no surprise to see Will Campbell , Alijah Vera-Tucker, Jared Wilson , Mike Onwenu, and Morgan Moses protecting Drake Maye from left-to-right. In front of DeVito, Andrew Rupcich served as the center with Ben Brown and Caedan Wallace at his sides. Tackle duties were then mainly left for Marcus Bryant and Caleb Lomu, who continues to show his versatility. “Try to get him some jumbo tight end work, and he will play some tackle, he will play some guard,“ Vrabel said of Lomu. ”We are just going to look at some versatility and see where he fits and how he can help us, but there will be a lot of things that are going to be new to him and some techniques that are different and run schemes and pass protection.“ Other notes: In a reoccurring theme through three days, the offense continued to practice tempo even in a slower setting. QB coach Ashton Grant served as the offensive coordinator on the second field. Tempo will increase as the Patriots retake the practice fields on Tuesday for Day 4 of camp which is set to start at 10:15 a.m. ET
A 12th wide receiver is inbound to Foxborough. The New England Patriots announced the claiming of rookie wideout Kobe Prentice off waivers on Saturday, as previously reported by KPRC 2’s Aaron Wilson . The organization waived offensive tackle Sebastian Gutierrez in a corresponding move following the first practice of training camp. Prentice, 22, entered the NFL with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in May. The 5-foot-10, 184-pound target landed on the wire to begin the weekend. A former four-star recruit, Prentice played in 36 games at Alabama before transferring to Baylor and adding 11 appearances as a senior. Making four starts between the SEC and the Big 12, his collegiate run spanned 86 receptions for 1,160 yards and 11 touchdowns. Gutierrez, 28, returned to Gillette Stadium on a futures contract in February. The 6-foot-5, 308-pound tackle logged a series of stints on New England ’s practice squad dating back to 2022, including re-signings last September and January. Beginning his NFL journey with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent out of Minot State, Gutierrez has twice served as a standard elevation while making additional stops with the Kansas City Chiefs , San Francisco 49ers , Las Vegas Raiders , Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts . The Patriots move deeper into the summer with an active receiver room that also includes A.J. Brown , Romeo Doubs , Kayshon Boutte , Mack Hollins , Kyle Williams , DeMario Douglas , Efton Chism III , Jeremiah Webb , Kyle Dixon, Nick DeGennaro and Cameron Dorner. But a recent departure from the depth chart will be remaining in the fold for now. Rookie wideout Jimmy Kibble cleared waivers and reverted to New England’s injured reserve, per the transaction wire. Kibble, 22, had been waived with an injury designation on the eve of camp’s initial practice. Barring an injury settlement at a later date, the move ends his season in July. The 6-foot-1, 199-pound Georgetown product appeared in 39 games during his Hoyas career on the way to catching 149 passes for 2,642 yards and 16 touchdowns. As a team captain in 2025, Kibble totaled 63 receptions for 1,002 yards and four touchdowns en route to first-team All-Patriot League recognition. Amid the roster shuffle, free-agent wide receivers Keagan Johnson and Casey Washington visited Gillette Stadium for workouts on Saturday
A 91-man roster spot changed hands at Gillette Stadium on the eve of training camp. The New England Patriots waived wide receiver Jimmy Kibble with an injury designation on Friday, according to the NFL transaction wire. As a result, the Georgetown product is on track to revert to injured reserve after going through the league’s claiming period over the weekend. The move effectively ends his rookie season in July, provided an injury settlement is not reached at a later date. Kibble, 22, agreed to terms in Foxborough as part of the club’s 2026 undrafted class in May. The 6-foot-1, 199-pound wideout appeared in 39 games while at Georgetown. His Hoyas career spanned 149 receptions for 2,642 yards and 16 touchdowns. First-team All-Patriot League honors arrived for Kibble in 2025 on the heels of catching 63 passes for 1,002 yards and four touchdowns as a team captain. New England ’s active wideout depth chart now stands at 11. With first practice of training camp set to kick off at 10:15 a.m. ET on Saturday, the position includes A.J. Brown , Romeo Doubs , Kayshon Boutte , Mack Hollins , Kyle Williams , DeMario Douglas , Efton Chism III , Jeremiah Webb , as well as rookie free agents Kyle Dixon, Nick DeGennaro and Cameron Dorner. A corresponding move loomed for the Patriots before the previously reported signing of tight end Jeremiah Franklin could become official
The case for Patriots keeping Kayshon Boutte originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The story of the Patriots’ offseason has clearly been the addition of A.J. Brown . The offshoot of that significant addition to the wide receiver room has been that the odd man out, seemingly by necessity, is Kayshon Boutte . It became an issue — of sorts — when Boutte skipped the voluntary portion of the Patriots’ offseason program before ultimately reporting for mandatory minicamp. “I mean, I wouldn’t mind being here. I do want to be here, obviously,” Boutte said at minicamp in early June. “Whether that’s X, Z, F, just whatever I gotta do that’s best for me. So whether it’s learning the playbook more or moving around, I mean, there’s only one football. There’s five of us, you know? It’s football at the end of the day. You don’t know who it’s going to.” For the most part, Boutte has said the right thing, though “ I wouldn’t mind being here ” might be the slightly more honest version of his sentiment. The reality is, as Boutte enters the final year of his rookie deal after back-to-back productive seasons, he has more on the line personally than most of his teammates in 2026. Finding a way to land on a team with a weak wide receiver depth chart — Las Vegas and Miami come to mind — would be the best way to set some career highs and cash in as a free agent next offseason. And with a depth chart that includes Brown, free agent-signee Romeo Doubs , the reliable Mack Hollins , 2025 third-round pick Kyle Williams , and dueling slot options Efton Chism and DeMario Douglas , the Patriots’ front office and coaching staff is likely somewhat sympathetic to Boutte’s case. Realistically, it’s impossible to envision Boutte getting the 3.75 targets per game that he was given last year before his hamstring injury, which will obviously cut into his production, which will obviously lower his value on the market next year. Boutte, though, declared publicly that the situation is not altogether unique for this season. “It’s been getting crowded every year. We find ourselves at the same position at the beginning of every season, every offseason,” he said. “But I mean, at the end of the day, you still gotta come to training camp and fight. No spot is given, no matter who it is. … Still gotta come out and perform.” Remaining in New England may not be ideal for Boutte, but as long as the 24-year-old remains committed to the program, it would be the best outcome for the Patriots. Here’s why. A.J. Brown is, obviously, a bona fide No. 1. ESPN’s polling of scouts/coaches/executives confirmed that this week when he was listed at No. 9, ahead of heavy hitters like Davante Adams , Mike Evans , Zay Flowers , Drake London , Jameson Williams , Alec Pierce , Tee Higgins , DK Metcalf , Terry McLaurin , Garrett Wilson , DeVonta Smith , Jaylen Waddle , Chris Olave and Brian Thomas Jr. Lest there be any doubt, Brown is a clear-cut No. 1 who can run every route on the tree, even if he may have lost a step on his go routes. Doubs, though, is interesting, as he’s most likely to be utilized running short and intermediate routes, getting open over the middle. In some ways, that will make Hollins’ skills a bit redundant. And though we’ve been conditioned in New England over the past 25 years to believe that a shifty, undersized slot receiver is a requirement for all NFL offenses, Boutte presents an explosive-play potential that neither Douglas nor Chism could provide. Of all the reasons for the Patriots to trade away Boutte, his blocking of Kyle Williams on the depth chart might be the least valid. Would the Patriots love it if Williams were able to shake off a truly miserable rookie season and become a contributing member of the offense? Of course. Does Williams flash some tantalizing physical tools that can make you think he just needs a few more opportunities to put it all together? Sure. No doubt. (Remember the catch at the front pylon in Baltimore ? Or the lightning [... truncated ...]
The Rams should consider trading for Patriots’ wideout Douglas, according to B/R
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TEAM TALK Patriots Unfiltered: Training camp competition , offseason topics, FIFA World Cup. (2 hours) LOCAL LINKS Phil Perry ’s Numbers to Know: Why Maye-Brown connection could be lethal, and more. /Interesting . Hector Longo focuses on 5-foot-8 speedster Demario Douglas , who will be battling for a roster spot in one of the NFL’s bigger wide receiver rooms. Khari Thompson ’s 2026 position preview: Running backs edition. Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson headline a group that finished sixth in the NFL in rushing yards per game last season. Bill Heyen explains why this year will be different for TreVeyon Henderson in the Pats’ RB room. Ethan Hurwitz mentions how using Pro Scout Insights is helping Drake Maye improve in 2026. Hector Longo spotlights kicker Andy Borregales , who enters Year 2 with no competition and a big kick behind him. Stephen Sheehan relays Zak Kuhr on Christian Barmore and what he needs from the Pats star DT. Sara Marshall discusses a recent prediction that sees safety Kevin Byard III regressing in 2026. “ He’s getting older. He has nowhere to go but down after leading the NFL in picks. He’s going to have to adjust to a new team… and there’s a player behind him on the depth chart who might … challenge him for snaps.” Sara Marshall picks up on TE Eli Raridon hype as an overlooked Patriots rookie who hit the NFLs radar. NESN looks at the Patriots offseason losses in 2026: Who Replaces Stefon Diggs , K’Lavon Chaisson and other key departures? Lauren Campbell relays Tom Brady on realizing how important Rob Gronkowski was. Khari Thompson highlights Mac Jones opening up about his tumultuous time with the Patriots. “Brian Hoyer was the backup … but we were like, this is not going to be good.” Sara Marshall is thankful Eliot Wolf never pulled the trigger on the rumored trade offer on the table for WR Brandon Aiyuk . Aiyuk’s uncertain future and recent social media shenanigans underline that non-move. Patriots Daily podcast: Taylor Kyles and Mike Kadlick discuss the AFC East landscape , who are the kings of the division, if Drake Maye closed the gap on Josh Allen , and more. (49 min.) NATIONAL NEWS NFL Nation (ESPN) AFC East: Can Bills, Jets or Dolphins unseat the Patriots? Video (ESPN) What to watch for in the AFC East ? (1 min. video) Jeremy Fowler (ESPN) Execs, coaches, scouts rank top NFL tight ends for 2026. No Pats. Matt Okada (NFL.com) 2026 NFL season’s most highly anticipated Week 1 debuts: Newly acquired players spice up all 16 games. Patriots included. Justin Melo (NFL Draft on SI) The most overlooked NFL Draft pick at every position group (And why they’ll be steals). TE Eli Rarido included. /Click for commentary . Bobby Kownack (NFL.com) AFC West training camp preview: Top storylines for Broncos, Chargers , Chiefs, Raiders. /Patriots play the AFC West this season
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