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Patriots Trade Injured WR Ja'Lynn Polk to Saints in Late-Round Pick Swap

New England prioritized a reset and cap relief, with New Orleans treating Polk as a low-cost 2026 project.

Ja'Lynn Polk was traded by the Patriots after just one season in New England.
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Aug 8, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots receiver Ja'Lynn Polk (1) runs the ball during the first half against the Washington Commanders at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Patriots sent Ja'Lynn Polk and a 2028 seventh-round pick to the Saints for a 2027 sixth-rounder, multiple outlets reported Saturday.
  • Polk remains on season-ending injured reserve following shoulder surgery and will not play in 2025; the Saints formally termed the deal as for future considerations.
  • Coach Mike Vrabel said Sunday the move was about giving Polk “a fresh start,” noting the team was already set to be without him this season.
  • Analysts highlighted the rarity of trading a player off IR and framed the deal as New England gaining modest flexibility while New Orleans takes a low-risk flier.
  • A 2024 second-round pick, Polk logged 12 receptions for 87 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie, and his exit adds to scrutiny of the Patriots’ 2024 draft class.