The New Orleans Saints must like what they've seen out of head coach Kellen Moore .

On Saturday, per The Athletic NFL insider Dianna Russini, the front office traded for injured second-year New England Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk, who won't be able to contribute on the field until 2026. He underwent shoulder surgery in August after suffering a preseason Week 1 injury and was placed on season-ending injured reserve .

TRADE: The Patriots are trading WR Ja’Lynn Polk and a 2028 7th-round pick to the Saints for a 2027 6th-round pick, per sources.

Polk is currently on season-ending IR recovering from a shoulder injury. pic.twitter.com/o5ypHugs5K — Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) September 13, 2025

New Orleans Saints coaching staff will be important to Ja'Lynn Polk's future dev

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