Saints place WR Ja'Lynn Polk on reserve/retired list
NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 8:40 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The New Orleans Saints have placed wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk on the reserve/retired list, effectively ending his NFL career ahead of his third season. The decision was announced on August 2, 2026, and marks a significant turn for Polk, who entered the league looking to establish his mark on professional football. Polk's move comes as teams are finalizing their rosters for the upcoming season, and his withdrawal leaves an opening at the wide receiver position for the Saints.
- •Ja'Lynn Polk retires before his third NFL season.
- •Saints announced the decision on August 2, 2026.
- •Polk was originally aiming to establish a role in the league.
- •His retirement opens a spot on the Saints' roster.
- 8:40 PMNBCSports.com — Saints put WR Ja’Lynn Polk on reserve/retired list - NBC Sports
"Wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk is walking away from football ahead of his third NFL season.
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