Patriots Player Departure Patriots are sending WR Kayshon Boutte to the Texans for safety Jaylen Reed and a draft pick

[raduray]

Last year they could get just about anyone they wanted on waivers b/c they had the #4 position throughout the preseason. This year, thanks to making the Super Bowl, the only team they've had priority over is Seattle.

Fair point

 

[mgteich]

So, in the past week, we have signed players who can start if needed at OG, C, P and S. We also discovered a backup punter.

We also picked up a PS OG/OT.

I would say that our depth has improved a bit.

And yes, we gave up our 7th WR.

Last year, our late pickups were Woods, DiVito, Gregory and Durden.
This year, our pickups have been Van Roten, Haak, Conley, and Reed.

Hopefully, we will be able to add some depth at ILB or DL.