The Houston Texans are adding much-needed depth at wide receiver.

Houston has agreed to a deal to acquire wide receiver Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots in exchange for safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round draft pick, The Ringer reported on Monday.

The draft selection sent to New England originally belonged to the New Orleans Saints, according to NFL Network.

The trade addresses an immediate roster need for Houston following a season-ending knee injury to wide receiver Jayden Higgins during last week’s joint practice session with the Las Vegas Raiders. Higgins was expected to hold a starting role in the Houston offense before…

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