Saints place WR Ja'Lynn Polk on reserve/retired list
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The New Orleans Saints have placed wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk on the reserve/retired list, a decision announced on August 2, 2026. Polk, drafted as a second-round pick by New England in 2024, recorded 12 catches for 87 yards and two touchdowns during his rookie season. Following a trade to the Saints last September, he did not play due to a shoulder injury. Polk's retirement means he will no longer compete for the Saints in the upcoming season.
- •Polk was a second-round pick in 2024 by New England.
- •He played 15 games in his rookie season with the Patriots.
- •The Saints traded for Polk last September.
- •He did not appear in any games for New Orleans due to injury.
- •Polk will not play for the Saints moving forward.
- 10:08 PMESPN — Saints WR Polk surprisingly retires from NFL at 24
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Saints WR Ja'Lynn Polk retires from football at age 24
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Saints put WR Ja'Lynn Polk on reserve/retired list
"Saints wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk has been placed on the reserve/retired list, the team announced Sunday.
"Wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk is walking away from football ahead of his third NFL season.
"New Orleans placed Polk on the reserve/retired list on Sunday.
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 2, 2026, 10:08 PMSaints WR Polk surprisingly retires from NFL at 24
Saints wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk has been placed on the reserve/retired list, the team announced Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 8:35 PMSaints WR Ja'Lynn Polk retires from football at age 24
New Orleans placed Polk on the reserve/retired list on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 8:24 PMSaints put WR Ja'Lynn Polk on reserve/retired list
Wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk is walking away from football ahead of his third NFL season.
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