The Indianapolis Colts reshaped their wide receiver room this offseason, trading away Michael Pittman Jr. and paying Alec Pierce to be the team’s No. 1 wideout. Now, the room is led by Pierce and Josh Downs, but there’s a question about who will emerge as Indy’s WR3.
The Colts have a couple of options after making some offseason additions. Veteran receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine is one of those options, and so is seventh-round 2026 draft pick Deion Burks. However, Indy’s best option may not even be in the team’s building right now.
That's because they are currently a member of the New England Patriots. Wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is entering year four in New England, but it has been reported that he is open to being traded. Indianapolis should absolutely call the Patriots and explore a deal, because adding Boutte as a wide receiver three would take the team’s receiver room to another level.
Indianapolis Colts should explore trade with Patriots for Kayshon Boutte
Boutte is entering the final year of his rookie contract, and considering that New England has added A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs this offseason, in addition to other wide receivers already on the Patriots roster, Boutte probably won’t be getting another contract with the team.
That’s likely why he stayed away from New England during the voluntary portion of the offseason, and why he could be moved.
While the Patriots may be open to moving the wideout, he has posted the kind of production that many teams would welcome. After only appearing in five games as a rookie, Boutte became a reliable contributor in his second season, catching 43 passes for 589 yards and three touchdowns in 15 games.
This past season, playing in 14 games, he showed consistency, catching 33 passes for 551 yards and six touchdowns. He even added nine receptions for 168 yards and a touchdown in four playoff games.
Lining up a receiver like Boutte alongside Alec Pierce and Josh Downs would make for a very exciting trio. The Patriots' wideout would be an upgrade over Westbrook-Ikhine, and trading for him is a move the Colts should be able to afford. As Indianapolis prepares for the 2026 season, this is one more move the team should consider before returning for training camp.
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