Ja'Lynn Polk retires from football after two years in NFL
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Former Washington Huskies wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk has announced his retirement from football at the age of 24. Polk played two seasons in the NFL, spending his rookie year with the New England Patriots, where he made 12 receptions for 87 yards and two touchdowns. He later joined the New Orleans Saints but did not appear in any regular season games due to injuries. Polk's career ended shortly after he was placed on the reserve/retired list following a shoulder surgery. His time at Washington included impressive statistics, totaling 115 receptions for 1,967 yards and 16 touchdowns over three years.
- •Polk was selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
- •He played 14 games and started seven during his rookie season.
- •Polk was traded to the Saints but did not make a regular season appearance.
- •His college career included a standout final year with 69 receptions for 1,159 yards.
- •He had previously played for Texas Tech before transferring to Washington.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Former Washington Football Star WR Retires From NFL
- 6:36 AMYahoo Sports — Former Washington Huskies Wide Receiver Announces Retirement From Football
"Former Washington Huskies star wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk has made the tough decision to step away from football at the age of 24.
"Former Huskies pass-catcher Ja'Lynn Polk is calling it a career after two years in the NFL.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:02 PMFormer Washington Football Star WR Retires From NFL
Former Washington Huskies star wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk has made the tough decision to step away from football at the age of 24.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 6:36 AMFormer Washington Huskies Wide Receiver Announces Retirement From Football
Former Huskies pass-catcher Ja'Lynn Polk is calling it a career after two years in the NFL.
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