Ja'Lynn Polk will undergo shoulder surgery that will end his 2025 season. Polk appeared injured during New England's first preseason game on Aug. 8 on an attempted jet sweep. Polk previously had shoulder surgery in March and missed offseason workouts, and he missed part of training camp in July with a soft tissue injury. Polk was a second-round pick by the Patriots in 2024 and recorded 12 catches for 87 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie. Polk had expressed optimism about resetting and progressing alongside quarterback Drake Maye. The Patriots still carry a deep receiver room heading into the final preseason game.
The 2025 NFL regular season hasn't even started yet, and already the Patriots appear to be down a wide receiver. Ja'Lynn Polk, 23, is set to have shoulder surgery that will end his season before it has really gotten underway, according to multiple reports. NFL insider Jordan Schultz was first to report the story. Polk appeared to have suffered the injury in New England's first preseason game, a 48-18 win against the Commanders on Aug. 8 during an attempted jet sweep in the first half.
This comes after Polk had shoulder surgery in March, forcing him to miss offseason workouts. He was also absent for part of training camp in July due to a soft tissue injury. Originally a second-round pick by the Patriots in 2024, Polk has so far failed to make a strong impression at the NFL level. He totaled just 12 catches for 87 yards (with two touchdowns) as a rookie a season ago.
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