East Rutherford, NJ – The wide receiver of the Patriots of New England Ja’lynn Polk, the choice of second round in 2024 which hopes to rebound from a difficult recruit season during which it was limited to 12 receptions for 87 yards, will undergo shoulder surgery which could threaten its 2025 season, confirmed a source in ESPN.
How long the Polk’s out of the way, and if he could potentially come back at some point later in the season, will depend on what doctors find in surgery, said a source.
The injury occurred during the opening of the Patriots’ pre-season on August 8 when Polk was discussed on a 1 rod on the left from the defensive rear of the commanders of Washington Noah Igbinoghene and landed on its right side. Polk immediately got out of the game, holding his right arm, and has not practiced since.
The Patriots selected Polk 37th last season, after exchanging n ° 34 with the Los Angeles Chargers, who selected the recipient Ladd McConkey – an exchange which considerably favored the charges after McConkey totaled 82 receptions for 1,149 yards and seven affected.
Under former coach Jerod Mayo and former attacking coordinator Alex Van Pelt, the 6 -foot 1 inch Polk and 203 pounds appeared in 15 games (seven departures) last season, totaling 45% of offensive snaps, before being placed on the injured reserve during the last week of the regular season due to a shoulder injury.
Polk looked at a new start under the new regime of coach Mike Rébel and the offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, but even before the injury, he faced a climb up to guarantee a list behind Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte, Demario Douglas, Mack Hollins and 2025 third round Kyle Williams.
Despite passing his initial physique during information at the training camp, Polk had been maintained from the first four practices this summer after having had a muscle constraint, according to a source.
On his return, he worked mainly with the reserves leading to the injury when the pre-season opened.
The NFL journalist Jordan Schultz first pointed out Polk’s status.
