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Saints place WR Ja'Lynn Polk on reserve/retired list

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Saints place WR Ja'Lynn Polk on reserve/retired list

Summary

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.

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•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.

Latest Updates

7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Ja’Lynn Polk Retires at 24 Before Completing His Saints Comeback
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8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Saints put WR Ja'Lynn Polk on reserve/retired list

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Ja’Lynn Polk has stepped away from professional football at 24, ending a brief NFL career before he could complete his attempted comeback with the New ... Read More
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