Ja'Lynn Polk: Everything you need to know

The Patriots traded Polk (shoulder) and a 2028 seventh-round pick to the Saints for a 2027 sixth-round pick Saturday, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports. Polk is on season-ending injured reserve due to a shoulder injury and won't make an appearance for the Saints until next season at the earliest. The 2024 second-round pick will get a fresh start with the Saints after struggling as a rookie with just 12 catches on 33 targets for 87 yards and two touchdowns.

The Patriots placed Polk (shoulder) on injured reserve Tuesday. Polk's placement on IR coincides with a slew of other transactions submitted by New England relating to the 53-man roster deadline. The 2024 second-round pick will miss his entire sophomore season as he works to recover from shoulder surgery undergone to address an injury suffered during the Patriots' preseason opener against Washington.

Polk plans to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports. Polk underwent a shoulder procedure earlier in the offseason as well, but it's unclear if his current issue is setback-related, or a new injury. We'll await confirmation from the Patriots, but at this stage is looks like the second-year wideout is likely headed to IR. Prior to Thursday's news, Polk was in contention for a depth role in New England's crowded wideout corps.