Ja'Lynn Polk retires at 24 after brief NFL career

24-year-old wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk retires after brief NFL stint

New York Post • 03 Aug 13:36

Saints wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk, a 2024 second-round draft pick, announced his retirement at age 24, ending a career that included 87 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

24-Year-Old Wide Receiver Ja'Lynn Polk Announces Retirement

USA Today • 03 Aug 02:42

Ja'Lynn Polk, a former second-round pick who played for the Patriots and was later traded to the Saints, has retired at age 24 after a brief NFL career.

Former New England Patriots second-round pick Ja’Lynn Polk announces retirement

Field Gulls • 02 Aug 21:16

The 24-year-old wide receiver, who was traded to the New Orleans Saints after missing the 2025 season, has been placed on the reserve/retired list, ending his NFL career.

Saints move 2024 second-round pick Ja'Lynn Polk to reserve/retired list

NFL.com • 02 Aug 21:14

The New Orleans Saints placed 24-year-old wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk on the reserve/retired list after a single season with the New England Patriots and a brief stint in New Orleans.

Saints place wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk on reserve/retired list

NBC Sports • 02 Aug 20:40

The New Orleans Saints moved Ja'Lynn Polk to the reserve/retired list, ending his NFL career before his third season.