If you squinted hard enough, you might have thought four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Matthew Judon was back on the New England Patriots’ practice field on Thursday.
However, a closer look would reveal the player to actually be second-year wide receiver Kayshon Boutte. The former LSU standout is the new owner of the No. 9 jersey in New England, and he was also wearing Judon’s trademark long red sleeves.
Judon was traded to the Atlanta Falcons for a third-round draft pick back in August. He wasn’t just one of the best players on the team, but he was also one of the locker room leaders for the Patriots.
Red sleeves for a #Patriots No. 9.
Kayshon Boutte taking over for Matthew Judon. pic.twitter.com/q7deGyBCWE
— Mike Kadlick (@mikekadlick) September 26, 2024
We’ll see if the look sticks for Boutte and if he becomes the new “man with the red sleeves” on the offensive side of the ball.
Burgeoning star pass-rusher Keion White appears to have the defensive side covered.
