Saints' 24-year-old wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk retires abruptly
USA Today • • sports
Key Points:
- Ja'Lynn Polk, wide receiver and No. 37 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has retired from professional football at age 24.
- Polk was placed on the reserve/retired list on August 2 after being traded from the New England Patriots to the New Orleans Saints in 2025.
- His NFL career was limited, with only 15 games played in his rookie season, recording 12 catches for 87 yards and two touchdowns before a shoulder injury ended his 2025 season prematurely.
- Polk was a key contributor in college, helping the University of Washington reach the 2024 national championship with notable performances in the playoff semifinal and championship game.
- He has not played in an NFL game since the 2024 season and was considered a longshot to make the Saints roster in training camp before retiring.
