Boutte rounded into a pretty decent Fantasy flex option in 2025, grabbing a tight 8.9 PPR points per game despite seeing just 3.3 targets on average. That's not good enough to get noticed in Fantasy, but as an occasional bye-week replacement, it was peachy. The Patriots' additions of both A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs figure to relegate Boutte to a player on the roster bubble in your Fantasy leagues, if not directly on waivers. Make the call on Boutte as a potential bye-week option during the season.
As expected, Boutte participated in Tuesday's mandatory minicamp practice, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
The 2023 sixth-rounder skipped the Patriots' voluntary OTAs and has been the subject of trade speculation in the wake of the team's additions of A.J. Brown in a trade and Romeo Doubs via free agency. However, Boutte participated fully in Tuesday's session and has indicated that he's amenable to sticking around with New England, "whether that's at X (receiver), Z (receiver), F (slot receiver)... whatever I got to do, that's best for me." With Brown and Doubs sitting firmly atop the WR depth chart, Boutte, Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas and Kyle Williams remain the primary candidates for snaps in three-receiver sets, per Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: To attend mandatory minicamp
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Boutte said Sunday that he plans to attend New England's upcoming mandatory minicamp after having skipped spring voluntary workouts, Dan Roche of WBZ reports.
Boutte's standing with the Patriots for 2026 (the final year of his rookie deal) and beyond has been a point of offseason speculation after the team traded for A.J. Brown from the Eagles and inked Romeo Doubs to a four-year deal during free agency. The 24-year-old acknowledged that he tries to block out "the trade rumors or anything like that," saying "I want to be in New England for the rest of my career." Across 14 regular-season games in 2025, Boutte tallied a 33-551-6 line on 46 targets while averaging a career-best 16.7 yards per catch. With he and Brown effectively playing the same X receiver role, however, it may be difficult for Boutte to push for more than rotational reps in 2026.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Added competition for WR targets
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With the Patriots having added Romeo Doubs in free agency and trading for A.J. Brown, Evan Lazar of the team's official site suggests that Boutte is in line to compete for snaps in three-receiver sets.
As things stand, Brown and Doubs sit atop the Patriots WR depth chart, leaving Boutte, Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas and Kyle Williams to compete for snaps and targets that don't go to the top duo. Boutte is coming of a 2025 campaign in which he caught 33 of 46 targets for 551 yards and six touchdowns in 14 regular-season games, but with Brown and Doubs destined to command plenty of attention from QB Drake Maye, Boutte's fantasy upside could take a hit in 2026. It's also possible that New England will elect to explore the possibility of dealing Boutte, with NESN's Dakota Randall noting via ESPN's Adam Schefter that the 24-year-old, who hasn't been present for voluntary OTAs, "has been interested in a trade."
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Not at voluntary workouts
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Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday that Boutte is not in attendance for the team's voluntary offseason workout program, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
Boutte has been mentioned in trade rumors as part of the fallout from the steady drumbeat of New England's interest in A.J. Brown, as well as the team's decision to ink Romeo Doubs to a four-year contract at the outset of free agency. A 2023 sixth-round pick, Boutte has compiled back-to-back seasons with over 500 receiving yards, and he posted an impressive 16.7 yards per catch (fifth in the NFL) in 2025.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Steady production in third campaign
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Boutte caught 33 of 46 targets for 551 yards and six touchdowns over 14 games during the 2025 regular season.
Boutte saw a slight dip in receiving yards while reeling in 10 fewer passes in his third campaign with New England, but his six scores were double his combined total from his first two years in the league. The wide receiver became a go-to option for second-year quarterback Drake Maye on the deep ball, as his 16.7 yards per reception ranked fifth in the NFL during the regular season. Additionally, Boutte caught nine of 20 targets for a team-high 168 receiving yards, including a 32-yard touchdown, over the Patriots' four postseason contests.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Hauls in TD against Texans
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Boutte caught three of five targets for 75 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' 28-16 win over the Texans in the divisional round.
The third-year wideout put the game out of reach in the fourth quarter, connecting with Drake Maye for a 32-yard score. Boutte led the Patriots in receiving yards on the day, and through two playoff games he's put together a strong 7-141-1 line on just nine targets. He'll look to keep rolling next weekend in the AFC Championship Game against the Broncos.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Active versus Chargers
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Boutte (hamstring) is listed as active for Sunday night's playoff opener against the Chargers.
Boutte was added to the Patriots' wild-card-round injury report Thursday after being limited in practice by a hamstring injury, a level of participation that the wideout maintained Friday before being listed as questionable for Sunday's contest. With Boutte available versus Los Angeles, he'll be in a position to maintain his key role in a New England corps that also includes Stefon Diggs, Kyle Williams, DeMario Douglas and Efton Chism. During the regular season, Boutte caught 33 of his 46 targets for 551 yards and six TDs in 14 contests, but QB Drake Maye's tendency to spread the ball around has made the 2023 sixth-rounder a hit-or-miss fantasy option of late.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Added to injury report Thursday
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Boutte (hamstring) was limited in practice Thursday.
Boutte wasn't listed on the Patriots' initial injury report Wednesday, so it's unclear if the wideout emerged from that session with a hamstring issue or sustained an injury during Thursday's practice. Friday's final report will reveal whether Boutte approaches Sunday's playoff opener against the Chargers with an injury designation, in any case.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Cleared for Week 18
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Boutte (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Dolphins.
Boutte was limited Wednesday, but he worked fully Thursday and Friday and now has been cleared to return to action after being inactive Week 17. In 13 regular-season contests, Boutte has recorded a 31-527-6 line on 42 targets, a pace that keeps him on the fantasy radar in deeper formats. With Mack Hollins (abdomen) on IR, look for Boutte to step right back into a significant snap share Week 18 while working alongside fellow WRs Stefon Diggs, Kyle Williams, DeMario Douglas and Efton Chism.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Practices in full
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Boutte was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Boutte was limited in practice Wednesday and has since shed his non-contact jersey, but the Patriots have not yet officially confirmed whether he's cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. In order to retake the field for Sunday's regular-season finale against Miami, Boutte will need to officially gain full clearance from the concussion protocol, including from an independent neurologist.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Sheds non-contact jersey
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Boutte (concussion) is practicing Thursday without a red non-contact jersey, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Boutte appears on track to practice in full Thursday, but the Patriots haven't yet officially disclosed whether he's cleared the NFL's concussion protocol. In any case, Boutte looks to be trending toward a return to the field during Sunday's regular-season finale against the Dolphins, but to do so he'll need to gain full clearance from the concussion protocol, including from an independent neurologist.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Returns to practice
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Boutte (head) returned to practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Boutte wore a red non-contact jersey, indicating that he still has multiple steps to clear in concussion protocol before he can play in a game. He missed Sunday's blowout win over the Jets but could be back for Week 18 against Miami.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Won't play Sunday
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Boutte (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets.
The same applies to Mack Hollins (abdomen), and in the duo's looming absence, look for Stefon Diggs to lead the Patriots' Week 17 WR corps, with Kyle Williams and DeMario Douglas (hamstring, questionable) -- if he's available -- in line to see added opportunities. Also in the mix will be Efton Chism, while John Jiles, Brandon Smith and Jeremiah Webb are candidates to be elevated from the team's practice squad ahead of Sunday's contest.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Not practicing Wednesday
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Boutte (concussion) wasn't spotted at Wednesday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Coach Mike Vrabel confirmed Tuesday that Boutte is in the NFL's concussion protocol, with the wideout's absence Wednesday now giving him two more chances to make a practice appearance before the Patriots' Week 17 injury designations are revealed. If Boutte isn't cleared for Sunday's game against the Jets, fellow WR Kyle Williams would be in line for added snaps.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Sleeper WRs
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Boutte had a quiet game in Week 12 at Cincinnati with two catches for 15 yards on two targets, and that was in his return after missing two games with a hamstring injury. I'm hoping he'll get back on track against the Giants on Monday night in Week 13. The Giants are No. 6 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and 16 guys have scored at least 12.9 PPR points against New York this year. I like Stefon Diggs as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues, but Boutte can be used as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in deeper leagues, given the matchup. Prior to his hamstring injury in Week 9, Boutte had scored at least 13.5 PPR points in three games in a row, with four touchdowns over that span.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Two catches in return
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Boutte was on the field for 57 of 71 snaps on offense in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Bengals per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, catching both of his targets for 15 yards in his return from a two-game absence.
Given that he logged an 80 percent snap share Sunday, Boutte appears to be past the hamstring issue that had sidelined him, positioning him to maintain his steady role in the Patriots' WR corps. Drake Maye's tendency to spread the ball around could lead to some quiet games for Boutte, but the 25-446-5 line he's compiled on 33 targets through 10 games highlights the 23-year-old's ceiling.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Full practice participant
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Boutte (hamstring) was a full practice participant Wednesday.
Boutte returned to limited practice participation last week before missing a second straight game. He's now set to return for a favorable Week 12 matchup with Cincinnati, although it's possible Boutte loses a few snaps relative to his pre-injury workload, as Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins both responded well to boosts in playing time the past few weeks.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Practicing Wednesday
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Boutte (hamstring) participated in practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Boutte was listed as limited last Monday through Wednesday before being ruled out for the Patriots' Week 11 win over the Jets. The team's upcoming injury report will clarify whether the wideout remains limited or is now practicing fully ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Week 12 Waiver Priority List
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Boutte has been out for the past two games with a hamstring injury, but he's expected to practice Wednesday, which is a good sign of him returning to action in Week 12 against the Bengals. Prior to getting hurt in Week 9 against Atlanta, Boutte had scored at least 13.5 PPR points in three games in a row, with four touchdowns over that span. Boutte is worth adding in all leagues for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB, and he would be a No. 3 Fantasy receiver against Cincinnati. If Boutte is out again then take a flier on Mack Hollins (21 percent rostered) for 1 percent of your remaining FAB. In two games without Boutte, Hollins had 10 catches for 170 yards on 15 targets.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Deemed limited Tuesday
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Boutte (hamstring) was listed as a limited practice participant Tuesday.
According to Mark Daniels of MassLive.com, Boutte was spotted working out off to the side during the media-access portion of Tuesday's session, so it's unclear if he was able to mix into drills at some point. With the Patriots unlikely to hold anything more than a light walkthrough Wednesday, Boutte could have a tough time proving that the hamstring injury is behind him ahead of Thursday's game against the Jets. While the third-year wideout was sidelined in Week 10 against the Buccaneers, rookie Kyle Williams benefited from the biggest boost in playing time among New England wideouts and made the most of his two targets, taking his lone reception to the house for a 72-yard touchdown in the first quarter.
