Kayshon Boutte's next team just became obvious should Patriots trade him

A.J. Brown’s potential trade after the June 1 deadline is expected to reshape Philadelphia’s financial and roster plans. With Brown’s contract looming and Romeo Doubs added, New England’s available salary space may not cover multiple wide receivers. Kayshon Boutte, entering a contract year and seeking a new deal, could become the odd man out if Brown is traded. Kansas City could then pursue Boutte because its wide receiver group is viewed as unreliable. Rashee Rice’s absence due to controversy and a shoulder injury, plus concerns about other pass catchers and Travis Kelce’s aging, increase the need for a dependable No. 1 option.

"Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown being a member of the New England Patriots once it is more financially viable to make a trade after the June 1 deadline is the worst-kept secret in the NFL. And the ripple effect for Kayshon Boutte is significant. After two solid seasons with the Patriots and entering a contract year, Boutte understandably wants a new deal. But with Brown's contract looming and Romeo Doubs being added into the equation this offseason, not even Stefon Diggs' release opens up enough space to pay all of them."

"So, if the Brown trade goes through, as most expect it to, then Boutte could be the odd man out if he isn't happy playing with his current pact. And his next team is now obvious after the latest batch of NFL breaking news: The Kansas City Chiefs."

"Even with Rashee Rice on the roster, the Chiefs' pass-catching weapons are suspect, at best. They're counting on players like Xavier Worthy, Tyquan Thornton, Jalen Royals, Cyrus Allen and Jeff Caldwell to be something more than what they are, which is average NFL players at best. Travis Kelce has proven to be mortal and rapidly aging, and Patrick Mahomes needs a bona fide No. 1 option. Rice should be that, but he continues to be absent and embroiled in controversy, the latest being a Tuesday arrest that will see him miss both OTAs and mandatory minicamp."

"Oh, and Rice is dealing with a shoulder injury that should sideline him for two months, which, between these two issues, causes even more issues for the wideout room in Kansas City. Enter Boutte, who Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer not-so-kindly reported could be had for a me"

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