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        Ja'Lynn Polk Gets New Start in New Orleans

        By Matt Schauf | Updated on Sat, Sep 13 2025 6:50 PM UTC
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        The Patriots are trading WR Ja'Lynn Polk to the Saints for a swap of draft picks, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. New England is sending a 2028 seventh-rounder with Polk and getting a 2027 sixth-rounder in return.

        2025 Fantasy Football Impact

        That compensation -- a draft selection two years from now -- confirms just how far out of New England's plans Polk has fallen. But his current status also likely played a part.

        The Patriots put Polk in season-ending IR ahead of the season for a shoulder injury that required surgery. The 23-year-old arrived as a second-round pick in 2024.

        Dynasty Impact

        Odds still stand against Polk rebounding to make any fantasy impact. There's potential opportunity, though.

        Rashid Shaheed's current contract runs just through this season. Chris Olave's rookie deal runs through 2026, after New Orleans exercised the fifth-year club option.

        Polk's rookie contract runs through 2027. We'll see whether he can work himself into the 2026 offensive plan next offseason.

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        Matt Schauf, Editor
        Matt has earned two Fantasy Pros accuracy awards for IDP rankings and won thousands of dollars as a player across best ball, dynasty, and high-stakes fantasy formats. He has been creating fantasy football content for more than 20 years, with work featured by Sporting News, Rotoworld, Athlon, Sirius XM, and others. He's been with Draft Sharks since 2011.
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