Chiefs Linked to Trade for 24-Year-Old WR as Potential Rashee Rice Insurance
Summary
The Kansas City Chiefs face uncertainty in their wide receiver group as Rashee Rice recovers from knee surgery and served a 30-day jail sentence. Due to this, sports analysts suggest the Chiefs might trade for New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, who could fill a major role on their team.Key Facts
- Patrick Mahomes is practicing after a knee injury but it’s unclear if he will be ready for Week 1.
- Rashee Rice, a Chiefs wide receiver, had knee surgery and served 30 days in jail this summer.
- Rice has been cleared to practice, but his readiness for the season opener is uncertain.
- The Chiefs want more insurance at wide receiver because the group has been unstable in past years.
- Kayshon Boutte, a 24-year-old wide receiver from the New England Patriots, is suggested as a trade target.
- Boutte has two seasons with about 550 receiving yards each and scored six touchdowns last year.
- The Patriots may trade Boutte for a third-round draft pick since new players could limit his playing time.
- The Chiefs have wide receivers Xavier Worthy, Jalen Royals, Tyquan Thornton, and rookies Cyrus Allen and Jeff Caldwell on the roster.
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