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The New England Patriots are making moves early in the season, as they recently traded Ja’Lynn Polk and a 2028 7th-round pick to the New Orleans Saints for a 2027 6th-round pick.

Ja'Lynn Polk News / Field Level Media / September 13

Saints acquire injured WR Ja'Lynn Polk from Patriots

The New Orleans Saints acquired injured wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk from the New England Patriots on Saturday. While the Saints noted that they acquired the wideout for "future considerations," multiple media outlets reported they are picking up a seventh-round pick in the 2028 NFL Draft in exchange for a sixth-round selection in the 2027 draft.

NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / September 13

Patriots cut losses with Ja’Lynn Polk trade to Saints, final reminder of draft-day nightmare

The New England Patriots have traded 2024 second-round WR Ja’Lynn Polk to the New Orleans Saints, calling time on a disastrous decision on their draft board.

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Patriots Trade Polk To Saints, Ending His Disappointing Tenure in New England

It appears the New England Patriots aren’t finishing revamping their wide receiver room, with the club making a move on Saturday to thin things out a bit ahead of next offseason.

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Patriots Grant Ja'Lynn Polk's Wish

As of Saturday afternoon, the New England Patriots have finally revealed the fate of wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk. Polk is listed on injured reserve and

NFL News / Pats Pulpit / September 13

Instant grade for the Patriots trading Ja’Lynn Polk to the Saints

The New England Patriots have decided to pull the plug on the Ja’Lynn Polk era. The 2024 second-round draft pick was traded to the New Orleans Saints in a late-round pick exchange: the Patriots are getting a 2027 sixth-rounder for Polk and a 2028 seventh-round selection.

NFL News / Pats Pulpit / September 13

Patriots trade former second-round draft pick Ja’Lynn Polk to Saints, per report

The New England Patriots and Ja’Lynn Polk will go their separate ways in the future. Just 17 months after he joined the team as a second-round pick in the NFL Draft, the sophomore wide receiver has been traded to the New Orleans Saints.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / September 13

Patriots Trade Second-Round WR to Saints

On the eve of their Week 2 matchup against the Miami Dolphins, the New England Patriots are moving on from a pass-catcher in whom they invested significant draft capital just one year ago.

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Patriots sending former 2nd-round pick to Saints in trade

Just two years into his career, the New England Patriots are moving on from former prized prospect Ja’Lynn Polk. The team sent the former second-round receiver to the New Orleans Saints in a trade on Saturday.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / September 13

Patriots to trade injured WR to Saints

He suffered a shoulder injury during the preseason and was placed on season-ending injured reserve during final roster cuts.

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Patriots Rookie DB Impressing Position Coach

What did safeties coach Scott Booker tell New England Patriots rookie Craig Woodson ahead of his NFL debut last week? "I told him to look up there and appreciate the moment," Booker said Thursday as part of his media availability.

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Pats Pulpit Debates: What is your favorite Patriots rivalry?

The New England Patriots will travel to Miami on Saturday for their first division game of the year. On Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, they will take on the Dolphins at Hard Rocks Stadium in what will be the 120th meeting between the two longtime AFC East foes.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 13

Patriots HC Explains Changes Facing Left-Handed QB

The New England Patriots' defense is becoming ambidextrous to kick off the 2025 season. In Week 1, they faced off against Las Vegas Raiders right-handed quarterback Geno Smith.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 13

Analyst Makes Bold Patriots Prediction for Dolphins Game

Despite the greater Miami, Florida, area being a haven of warmer weather for many from the Northeast. It has never been a place where the New England Patriots have found a lot of success on the football field.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 13

Patriots Owner's Son Drops Out of Boston Mayoral Race

New England Patriots' owner Robert Kraft's son — Josh Kraft — announced Thursday that he is dropping out of Boston's mayoral race. He dropped his big to unseat Boston Mayor Michelle Wu just days after he had advanced to the November ballot.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / September 12

Patriots will be without important coach in Week 2

The Patriots will be without a key staffer this weekend as defensive coordinator Terrell Williams will be away from the team for a few days, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

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Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) out vs. Dolphins

New England Patriots starting cornerback Christian Gonzalez has been ruled out for a second straight week due to a hamstring injury, head coach Mike Vrabel said Friday.

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Tom Brady Recalls When HC Bill Belichick Stepped In As QB Coach After Patriots Coach’s Sudden Passing

No one got the superstar whistle quite like Tom Brady did during his two-decade Hall of Fame career. He benefited greatly from pro-QB rules changes. Heck, they even outlawed the low blow on the QB because such a hit on Brady in 2008 cost him that entire season.

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AFC Notes: Dolphins, Patriots, Stefon Diggs

Dolphins LB Willie Gay, Jr. said he’s ready to compete whenever his time is called. “I’m ready when they call my number,” Gay said, via Miami Herald. “I’m JB’s backup.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 12

Patriots OC makes Drake Maye declaration after loss to Raiders

Patriots OC Josh McDaniels makes strong Drake Maye declaration after loss to Raiders

Second-year New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye sparked some concerns among fans when he still looked like a work in progress during the club's 20-13 Week 1 home loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.

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