Mike Vrabel makes telling admission in addressing Kayshon Boutte trade

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel talked with reporters on Thursday night for the first time since news of the Kayshon Boutte trade broke.

Patriots notebook: Kayshon Boutte was on track to be healthy scratch, a Christian Gonzalez update, and other notes from preseason finale

The Patriots notebook includes Mike Vrabel explaining the Kayshon Boutte trade, a Christian Gonzalez update, and more observations from the preseason finale in Cleveland.

Eliot Wolf on Kayshon Boutte trade: Jaylen Reed was someone we wanted to acquire

When the Patriots traded Kayshon Boutte to the Texans this week, much of the focus was on the Texans' need for a wideout and New England's increased depth at receiver.

Patriots WR Kyle Williams becoming intriguing replacement for Kayshon Boutte

The second-year pass catcher has flashed for the New England Patriots throughout the preseason.