Questionable
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 6/1/2025
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
12
YDS
87
TD
2
AVG
7.3
TAR
33
2025 Projections
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Limited in OTAs
Polk (shoulder) isn't participating in full team drills during the Patriots' current organized team activities, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
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That said, Lazar notes that Polk -- who is bouncing back from an offseason shoulder procedure -- has been running routes during team periods of practice with offensive assistant Riley Larkin, adding that the 2024 second-rounder appears to be going at full speed. Once Polk is cleared to absorb contact, he'll look to secure a role in a wideout corps that still includes DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne and Javon Baker and has added Stefon Diggs (knee), Mack Hollins and rookie third-rounder Kyle Williams to the mix. However, after a disappointing rookie season in which he caught just 12 passes in 15 games, Polk has some ground to make up before he re-enters the fantasy radar in re-draft formats.
That said, Lazar notes that Polk -- who is bouncing back from an offseason shoulder procedure -- has been running routes during team periods of practice with offensive assistant Riley Larkin, adding that the 2024 second-rounder appears to be going at full speed. Once Polk is cleared to absorb contact, he'll look to secure a role in a wideout corps that still includes DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne and Javon Baker and has added Stefon Diggs (knee), Mack Hollins and rookie third-rounder Kyle Williams to the mix. However, after a disappointing rookie season in which he caught just 12 passes in 15 games, Polk has some ground to make up before he re-enters the fantasy radar in re-draft formats.
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Air Yards Per Game
25.3Air Yards Per Snap
0.92% Team Air Yards
10.5%% Team Targets
6.6%Avg Depth of Target
11.5 YdsCatch Rate
36.4%Drop Rate
9.1%Avg Yds After Catch
1.2% Targeted On Route
13.9%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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Measurables Review
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Height
6' 1"Weight
203 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.52 secVertical Jump
37.5 inBroad Jump
129 inHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
31.75 in
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
The Patriots took Polk with the 37th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to give third overall pick Drake Maye a young receiving option. Polk spent one season at Texas Tech and three at Washington, with a 69-1,159-9 receiving line in 2023 accounting for about half of his career production. The late breakout was aided by fellow 2024 draft pick Jalen McMillan (third round) struggling with injuries last season, as both McMillan and Rome Odunze outproduced Polk by wide margins in 2022. On the other hand, Polk's 2023 was genuinely impressive, with his strong hands and regular contested catches standing out. At 6-1 203, Polk has the size to play outside in the NFL, though a 4.52 40 suggests he's unlikely to be a top deep threat even if the contested-catch skills translate. He and fourth-round pick Javon Baker should get the chance to earn playing time early on, joining a Patriots WR room in which every veteran had fewer than 600 yards last year.
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Recovering from surgery
Polk is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
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Shifts to IR
Polk (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Chris Mason of The Springfield Republican reports.
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Out for Week 18
Polk (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
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Still not practicing Thursday
Polk (shoulder) did not participate at practice Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
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Dealing with shoulder issue
Polk (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday.
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Roster spot not guaranteed
Polk is expected to compete for one of the final spots on New England's wide receiver depth chart, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.
ANALYSIS
New England had high expectations for Polk after selecting him in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but he proceeded to post just 87 receiving yards in his rookie campaign. Offseason signings Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins, rookie third-round pick Kyle Williams and slot receiver DeMario Douglas are all viewed as locks to make the team. That likely leaves two spots among Polk, fellow 2024 draftee Javon Baker, Kayshon Boutte and Kendrick Bourne. An extra spot on the depth chart could be available if Diggs' recovery from a knee injury stretches into the regular season.
New England had high expectations for Polk after selecting him in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but he proceeded to post just 87 receiving yards in his rookie campaign. Offseason signings Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins, rookie third-round pick Kyle Williams and slot receiver DeMario Douglas are all viewed as locks to make the team. That likely leaves two spots among Polk, fellow 2024 draftee Javon Baker, Kayshon Boutte and Kendrick Bourne. An extra spot on the depth chart could be available if Diggs' recovery from a knee injury stretches into the regular season.