Overview

• Ja’Lynn Polk missed the opening days of Patriots training camp with reported muscle tightness, preventing him from participating in practice installations
• The second-round pick finished his rookie season with 12 catches for 87 yards and two touchdowns and spent the offseason rehabbing a shoulder surgery
• Polk is currently behind Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas, Kendrick Bourne, Kyle Williams and Kayshon Boutte in the pecking order for limited wide receiver roles
• Head coach Mike Vrabel emphasized that every player must stay engaged in walkthroughs and installations regardless of injury status to secure a roster spot
• Analysts note that Polk’s marginal special teams value and a possible injured reserve stint could influence New England’s final decisions on his roster status