Houston Texans–New England Patriots Trade History

Houston Texans received Greg Randall in the 2003-03-06 exchange involving New England Patriots. Randall started all 16 games at right tackle for Houston in 2003, delivering immediate lineup value from a fifth-round investment. That realized return supports a B- grade for Houston Texans. The overall verdict is Even Trade, with the grade based on direct value created from this transaction.

New England moved from pick 41 to 36 in the 2003 second round, sending Houston No. 41 and No. 75 for Nos. 36 and 117. The Patriots drafted Eugene Wilson at 36 and Dan Klecko at 117; Wilson became a starting defensive back on championship teams and Klecko provided useful depth. Houston selected Bennie Joppru and Seth Wand. The contrast in impact makes this a strong Patriots victory.

Houston moved from No. 62 to No. 58 and selected running back Ben Tate, while New England received No. 62 and a fifth-rounder used on Brandon Spikes and Zoltan Mesko. Tate became a productive complement to Arian Foster and rushed for 1,992 yards in three Texans seasons. Spikes started regularly and Mesko handled punting duties for three years, giving New England a slightly broader return.

Houston moved up to pick No. 60 for cornerback Brandon Harris, sending New England picks No. 73 and No. 138. The Patriots selected running back Stevan Ridley and tackle Marcus Cannon. Ridley produced a 1,200-yard rushing season and multiple productive years, while Cannon became a long-term offensive lineman and championship contributor. Harris never established a comparable role in Houston, making this one of New England's strongest move-down outcomes.

Houston acquired quarterback Ryan Mallett from New England on August 31, 2014 for a conditional late-round selection that ultimately became the 2016 seventh-round No. 243 pick. Mallett made several starts for the Texans before his 2015 release. The tenure was brief and uneven, but Houston received actual quarterback use for a very small price, giving the Texans a modest edge.

Houston sent wide receiver Keshawn Martin and its 2016 sixth-round pick No. 196 to New England for the Patriots' 2016 fifth-round pick No. 166. The Texans used No. 166 on D.J. Reader, who developed into the best long-term NFL player tied directly to the exchange. Martin offered New England short-term depth, but Reader's sustained interior-line value gives Houston the clear hindsight edge.

Houston Texans received Keion Crossen. Keion Crossen gave Houston two full seasons of defensive and special-teams work, including multiple starts in 2020, producing the more durable contribution. That result supports a B- grade for Houston Texans. The final verdict is Houston Texans Win, based on the documented service, durability, and value each club actually obtained from this exchange.

Houston acquired Marcus Cannon plus 2021 picks No. 158 and No. 195 from New England for picks No. 122 and No. 188. Cannon is a separate direct player asset, and later pick movement must remain downstream provenance. The Texans gained a veteran tackle and draft capital, while New England retained meaningful selections, leaving the trade close to balanced in hindsight.

Houston Texans received Ryan Izzo in the 2021-03-18 exchange involving New England Patriots. Izzo did not make Houston's regular-season roster in 2021 and was waived at the final cutdown, leaving the Texans without regular-season production from the player they acquired. That realized return supports a D grade for Houston Texans. The overall verdict is New England Patriots Win, with the grade based on direct value created from this transaction.

Houston Texans received 2022 5th round pick (170th overall, Teagan Quitoriano) in the 2022-04-25 exchange with New England Patriots. Teagan Quitoriano provided some tight-end snaps for Houston, but not enough to create a clear long-term advantage. The direct package, rather than later movement of any acquired asset, is the basis for the hindsight judgment. Against what Houston Texans surrendered, the result supports Even Trade.

Houston acquired Marte Mapu and a 2027 seventh-round pick from New England for a 2027 sixth-round pick. Mapu's Texans tenure is only beginning, and neither future selection has been used yet. That leaves both sides with identifiable but largely unrealized value. With the player sample and both draft branches still unresolved, Houston and New England each receive C+ and the trade is Even.

Houston acquired Kayshon Boutte from New England on August 24, 2026 for safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round pick. The Texans moved quickly after Jayden Higgins suffered a season-ending ACL tear, adding a 24-year-old outside receiver who caught 33 passes for 551 yards and six touchdowns in 2025 and averaged 16.7 yards per reception.