New Orleans Saints reached an agreement with the New England Patriots of quarterback Drake Maye to acquire wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick, according to NFL insider Dianna Russini. Alvin Kamara’s team also receives a 2028 seventh-round selection and a new offensive weapon, who is currently on injured reserve at the end of the season.

The move is unusual, to say the least. Polk will be sidelined for the rest of the year due to a shoulder injury and won’t be ready to play with the New Orleans team until he is cleared after the 2026 season. Maye confirmed that he lost a potential key weapon and former teammate from last season.

The Patriots, who fell in their 2025 NFL season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders, free up a roster spot and secure future draf

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