Patriots May Trade Second-Round Pick After Difficult Rookie Season

The New England Patriots may be considering trading their second-round pick from the 2024 NFL Draft, Ja'Lynn Polk, following an underwhelming rookie season. Drafted 37th overall out of Washington, Polk struggled to make an impact, catching only 12 passes on 33 targets for 87 yards and two touchdowns, with a PFF grade of 43.1—the lowest among 133 qualifying receivers. Despite potential changes before the season begins, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports that Polk is currently not on the Patriots' radar and isn't participating with the first or second team in practice. If his situation remains unchanged, the Patriots could opt to trade Polk for a late-round pick or conditional swap. Several teams might be interested, including the Los Angeles Chargers, who could seek additional young talent at wide receiver; the Pittsburgh Steelers, known for developing receivers under Mike Tomlin; the New Orleans Saints, in need of depth due to injuries at the position; and the Baltimore Ravens, who could see value in adding a former top-40 pick at minimal cost. This potential trade could offer these teams an opportunity to bolster their receiving corps or evaluate Polk's development in a different environme...