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Boutte Says He’ll Play, Trade Decisions Left to Vrabel

7/31/2026

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Kayshon Boutte said focus is on playing now, leaving trade-block questions to Mike Vrabel.
Report said Boutte was interested in a trade after the Patriots added A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, with Vrabel noting a trade on Aug. 30.
Boutte told NBCSportsBoston.com Thursday he lives day by day and ignores roster moves.
Writers praised Boutte’s flashes, saying his play could make him a trade piece or keep him on the field.

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Kayshon Boutte said focus is on playing now, leaving trade-block questions to Mike Vrabel.
Report said Boutte was interested in a trade after the Patriots added A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, with Vrabel noting a trade on Aug. 30.
Boutte told NBCSportsBoston.com Thursday he lives day by day and ignores roster moves.
Writers praised Boutte’s flashes, saying his play could make him a trade piece or keep him on the field.