Saints agree to trade with Patriots for WR Ja’Lynn Polk

The Saints agreed to send a 2027 6th round pick to the Patriots for Ja’Lynn Polk and a 2028 7th round pick.

Polk was a recent 2nd round pick, and is on season ending IR with a shoulder injury, but the Saints saw value in acquiring a former 2024 top 40 talent with an eye towards the future.

Ja’Lynn Polk joins Devaughn Vele and Trey Palmer as recent additions to a team that appears to be preparing for life after either Chris Olave or Rashid Shaheed in 2026.

Shaheed’s contract in particular voids after the 2025 season.