The second chance Patriots rookie Kayshon Boutte has waited nearly two months for should come this week.
Boutte, who has been inactive since New England’s season opener, expects to be back in the lineup Sunday against the Washington Commanders as the Patriots look to replace injured starting receivers Kendrick Bourne and DeVante Parker.
“It’s been a big week,” Boutte told reporters after Thursday’s practice. “Injuries happen in and out throughout the NFL. That’s part of the game. It’s unfortunate, but it’s part of the game. So they kind of preached to us about us having to step up.