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Polk retires from NFL after being placed on Saints reserve/retired list.

Saints WR Ja'Lynn Polk, a former second-round pick with the New England Patriots who struggled in his first season and was injured before year 2, was placed on the reserve/retired list by New Orleans on August 2, 2026, ending his NFL career. Despite being the favorite to win the Saints' WR roster spot and having built chemistry with potential future QBs including Tyler Shough during his recovery, Polk announced his retirement from the league due to personal reasons.

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