The Patriots whiffed on Ja'Lynn Polk.

New England traded Polk to the New Orleans Saints on Saturday. The Patriots acquired a 2027 sixth-round pick in exchange for Polk and a 2028 seventh-round pick, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini. Terms of the trade were not confirmed by the Patriots.

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The second-year wide receiver was selected 37th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.

"It's about as small a return as you can get, and this is really just a flat miss," Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer said on Patriots Pregame Live before a Week 2 matchup against the Dolphins on Sunday.

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel told radio broadcaster Scott Zolak the franchise felt it was best to give Polk a fresh start . Polk w

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