Jaylen Reed - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Eliot Wolf isn't fooling Patriots fans by talking up 'the Jaylen Reed trade' In a short reprieve from what was a steady stream of Christian Gonzalez contract questions, New England Patriots GM Eliot Wolf was asked abo...

AUGUST 28 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

NFL Catchup: Browns Make QB Decision, Texans Trade For Patriots WR, More

Here are all the news and updates from around the league Monday.

AUGUST 25 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Catchup: Browns Make QB Decision, Texans Trade For Patriots WR, More

Traded to Pats Reed was traded from the Texans to the Patriots on Monday in exchange for wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.

Impact New England also landed a draft pick in the deal with Houston, per Pelissero. Reed was a sixth-round selection of the Texans in 2025, but he only played in seven regular-season games as a rookie due to two stints on IR. He should have a chance to compete for a depth and special-teams role in New England.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Texans acquire WR Kayshon Boutte from Patriots to fill void after Jayden Higgins' injury

The Houston Texans have acquired wide receiver Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots

AUGUST 24 • Associated Press

"Pats kinda got robbed tbh" "Fleeced by Nick Caserio": NFL fans react to Kayshon Boutte being traded to Texans for Jaylen Reed & 2028 draft pick The New England Patriots have agreed to trade fourth-year wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans in exchange for second-year safety Jaylen Reed.

AUGUST 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Texans Reportedly Acquire WR Kayshon Boutte From Patriots For S Jaylen Reed

The Houston Texans reportedly acquired wide receiver Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots on Monday in exchange for safety Jaylen Re...

AUGUST 24 • FOX SPORTS

Texans Reportedly Acquire WR Kayshon Boutte From Patriots For S Jaylen Reed

Patriots-Texans Trade Grades: Kayshon Boutte Gives C.J. Stroud a New Deep Threat After Jayden Higgins Injury Boutte is heading to Houston in exchange for safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round pick.

AUGUST 24 • SI.COM

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AUGUST 20 • YOUTUBE

Plays seven games in rookie season Reed registered 14 tackles (nine solo) and one fumble recovery across seven regular-season games for the Texans in 2025.

Impact It was an injury-riddled year for the rookie sixth-rounder, who opened the regular season on injured reserve due to an ankle injury. He made his NFL debut in Week 7 and played mostly served on special teams outside of Week 12 against the Bills, when he started at safety and logged 12 tackles (nine solo) and a fumble recovery. However, Reed broke the metal plate in his forearm the following week against the Colts, an injury that necessitated another stint on IR, though he was activated prior to the Texans' AFC wild-card game against the Steelers. It's worth noting that Reed was the Texans' starting safety for the team's two playoff games in the absence of M.J. Stewart (quadriceps - IR), and the former could be Houston's starter in 2026 alongside Calen Bullock.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Records three stops vs. Steelers Reed (knee) tallied three tackles (one solo) during Monday's 30-6 wild-card playoff round win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Reed was briefly forced off the field Monday, but per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2, he managed to return to action. The rookie sixth-round pick ended the regular season on IR but managed to return to action in time for Houston's playoff opener, and while he could be listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's divisional-round matchup on the road against New England, it appears Reed will be able to play through any issues relating to his knee.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts knee, iffy to return Monday Reed (knee) is questionable to return to Monday's wild-card game against Pittsburgh.

Impact Reed ended the regular season on IR with a forearm injury but was able to return for Monday's wild-card game. However, he's now dealing with a knee issue and isn't certain to be able to re-enter the game. Reed drew a start at safety for the Texans on Monday, and Myles Bryant entered in his place following the injury.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers and Texans nearly at full strength for wild-card showdown

The Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers are both in good shape heading into their wild-card showdown

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Full participant in practice Reed (forearm) was a full participant in Houston's practice Saturday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Reed is trending toward making his return after having been designated to return from injured reserve earlier in the week. The 22-year-old has been sidelined for the last five weeks but should resume his role as a special teamer and depth defender if he manages to suit up for Monday's wild-card matchup versus the Steelers.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for return from IR Reed (forearm) was designated for return from injured reserve Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Reed can resume practicing, though Houston would need to follow up with a roster move adding him to the active roster for the safety to be eligible to play in Monday's wild-card round road game against the Steelers. The rookie sixth-round pick dressed for seven games in the regular season but has been on injured reserve since Dec. 6.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR The Texans placed Reed (forearm) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Reed will be forced to miss at least four games after breaking a metal plate in his forearm during the team's Week 13 win over the Colts. With the 22-year-old sidelined, Jalen Pitre is expected to shift over to safety alongside Calen Bullock, while Myles Bryant should fill in as the starting slot cornerback.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Kansas City Reed (forearm) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Impact Reed was unable to practice all week while recovering from a procedure for a broken metal plate in his forearm that he suffered during the Texans' Week 13 win over the Colts. A timeline for his return hasn't been established, but his next opportunity to play is Week 15 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Dec. 14. Reed got the start safety in Week 13 against the Colts, and in his absence, Jalen Pitre is likely to shift over to safety alongside Calen Bullock while Myles Bryant serves as the slot corner.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks plate in forearm Reed needs surgery after breaking a metal plate in his forearm during Sunday's 20-16 win over the Colts, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Reed had a metal plate in his forearm from his time at Penn State, and it was damaged while trying to bring down Jonathan Taylor in the Week 13 win. The rookie safety had just earned a starting spot after recording 12 total tackles and one fumble recovery in the Week 12 victory over the Bills. It's currently unclear how long Reed will be sidelined for, but it's unlikely that he's able to return for the Week 14 matchup against the Chiefs on Sunday.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with forearm Reed (forearm) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest with the Colts.

Impact After a first-half exit attempting to make a third-down stop, Reed's forearm injury is severe enough that he will not be able to return. Myles Bryant will likely continue to take snaps at free safety in the absence of the starting defensive back.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with forearm Reed (forearm) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Reed left in the second quarter after sustaining a forearm injury attempting to stop a third-down run by Jonathan Taylor. The safety managed to log two total tackles before his untimely exit. The Texans are thin at safety, so other defensive backs like Tremon Smith and Myles Bryant will likely have to fill in if Reed is unable to return.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-high 12 stops in TNF win Reed posted 12 tackles (nine solo) and a fumble recovery during the Texans' 23-19 win over the Bills on Thursday.

Impact Reed mostly served on special teams over his five games prior to Week 12, but he was thrust into a starting position at safety after practice squad member Jalen Mills started against the Titans in Week 11. Reed took advantage of the opportunity, leading both teams with 12 tackles while recovering a Khalil Shakir fumble late in the third quarter that led to a 26-yard field goal by Ka'imi Fairbairn seven plays later. With Jimmie Ward (foot) still on the PUP list and M.J. Stewart (quadriceps) out for the rest of the season, Reed could be the Texans' second starting safety alongside Calen Bullock over the coming weeks.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans get 8 sacks and Bullock forces 3 turnovers in Houston's 23-19 win over Bills

Houston’s dominant defense sacked Josh Allen eight times and Calen Bullock forced three turnovers, with his second interception sealing the Texans’ 23-19 win over the Buffalo Bills

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Set for first career game Reed (knee) is active for Monday Night Football versus Seattle.

Impact Reed is all geared up to make his NFL debut after missing the team's first five games of the year while on IR with a knee injury. The 2025 sixth-round pick will operate as a top reserve option behind M.J. Stewart and Calen Bullock at safety against the Seahawks.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Making NFL debut in Week 7? Reed (knee) was activated to the Texans' active roster Monday.

Impact The rookie safety from Penn State was activated to Houston's active roster Monday after missing the team's first five games due to a knee injury. He's still listed as questionable for Monday night's matchup against the Seahawks, but it appears he's trending toward making his NFL debut in Week 7. If active, Reed is expected to play a depth role in the Texans' secondary, serving as the team's No. 2 strong safety.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Making NFL debut in Week 7? Reed (knee) was activated to the Texans' active roster Monday.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining on IR Reed (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Reed was designated to return from IR on Wednesday and ended the week on a high note with a full practice Friday. However, the rookie sixth-rounder is not quite ready to make his NFL regular-season debut, and with the Texans on a bye Week 6, his next opportunity to do so will be Week 7 against the Seahawks on Monday, Oct. 20.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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