Ja'Lynn Polk

Ja'Lynn Polk, a second-round pick in the 2024 draft, has been traded from the Patriots to the Saints. He is out for the season with a shoulder injury but will return as a Saint in 2026.

Fantasy Impact

With Polk already out for the season, this move has no fantasy impact for the 2025 season. Polk gets a marginal upgrade in Dynasty formats, as it is a good sign that New Orleans wanted to trade for him.

New England Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk is set to miss the 2025-26 season due to a shoulder injury that will require surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Polk struggled in his rookie season, catching 12 passes for 87 yards after going in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. While the Patriots need all the help they can get at pass-catcher, surgery was determined to be the best course of action for Polk.

Ja'Lynn Polk was back at practice for the Patriots on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

It is the first practice of training camp for Polk. After a limited role last season, he'll be competing for a depth role in the Patriots wide receiver room.

Ja'Lynn Polk was not seen at Patriots training camp on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Polk underwent shoulder surgery in the offseason. He will be looking to establish a role in the Patriots wide receiver room in camp.

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said WR Ja’Lynn Polk is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Polk missed time with a shoulder injury late last season, so the surgery was likely to address those issues. It was a lost rookie season for the receiver out of Washington as he looks to take a step forward with his role under a new coaching staff heading into next season. He will be a player to monitor in training camp.