The Patriots shock fans by trading star receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Texans for safety Jaylen Reed and a late-round pick — a move that puzzles many given their dire defensive needs. While Houston gets much-needed receiving help after losing Jayden Higgins, New England’s gamble on Reed, a sixth-rounder with run-stopping potential, seems aimed at fixing their leaky run defense — even as they already boast rising young safety John Saunders Jr. The trade may not excite die-hards, but it could quietly lay groundwork for future success if Reed develops into a key contributor.

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