The New Orleans Saints are trading for New England Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk , a source confirmed to ESPN on Saturday.

Polk, a 2024 second-round pick, is on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.

The Saints will receive Polk and a 2028 seventh-round pick, while the Patriots will receive a 2027 sixth-round pick.

Polk was selected 37th overall after the Patriots had traded down three spots, giving up the No. 34 pick to the Los Angeles Chargers , who selected receiver Ladd McConkey .

The deal came back to haunt New England as McConkey went on to have a stellar rookie season and Polk struggled to emerge, particularly after a Week 5 home loss to the Dolphins when what was initially ruled a touchdown to Polk late in the fourth quarter was instead overturned on replay to

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