A message from former #Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte (via IG): “New England, it’s hard to put into words what these last few years have meant to me. Being selected with the 187th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots was a dream come true. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed into an organization built on hard work, accountability, and a standard of excellence. I want to thank Mr. Kraft, Coach Belichick, and everyone behind the scenes who poured into me. I also want to give a special thank you to Coach Vrabel, Todd Downing, and Josh McDaniels. Thank you for believing in me, trusting in my abilities, and helping me grow, not just as a football player, but as a man. Your guidance, your honesty, and your confidence in me played a huge role in my development, on and off the field. I'll always have the utmost respect for each of you and will forever be grateful for the time, effort, and belief you invested in me. Thank you for helping shape the player and person I am today. I’ll carry those lessons with me for the rest of my career. Patriots Nation, thank you for embracing me from day one. Your support through every high and low never went unnoticed, and I’ll always be grateful for the opportunity to wear the Flying Elvis on my helmet. I’ll always look back on my time in New England with nothing but gratitude and respect. Once a Patriot, always grateful ❤️ From requesting a trade in March 2026, not knowing what the future holds. I thank the Patriots for doing right by me and sending me to an Organization I truly wanted to be a part of. I’m incredibly excited for what’s ahead with the Houston Texans 🤘🏾”