Patriots trade JaLynn Polk to Saints for 2027 6th pick, 2028 7th pick

The New England Patriots traded wide receiver JaLynn Polk to the New Orleans Saints on Saturday, sending Polk and a 2028 seventh-round draft pick to New Orleans in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round selection, according to reports. Polk, who is on season-ending injured reserve after suffering a shoulder injury in the preseason and undergoing surgery, will miss the upcoming season and was moved while still recovering.

The Saints announced the roster move and described the return as future considerations, while multiple reports identified the draft picks involved. Polk, 23, was the Patriots second-round selection, No. 37 overall, in the 2024 NFL Draft after a standout final college season at Washington. He finished his rookie year with 12 receptions for 87 yards and two touchdowns and struggled at times with drops and limited playing time.

Polk’s tenure in New England had been tenuous even before the injury. Entering training camp he faced a deep receiver room that included veteran additions and rising younger players, and he had been considered at risk of being cut. He missed portions of offseason work after shoulder surgery, suffered another shoulder injury during the preseason...