Ja'Lynn Polk

ESPN’s Mike Reiss did not list Patriots WR Ja’Lynn Polk (shoulder) as a lock to make the roster and believes he could be a candidate for the physically unable to perform list to open training camp.

Polk has been limited through spring practices, which Reiss reports was “seemingly good to [the wide receiver] position, with everyone pushing each other, creating competition that raised the overall level.” He counts Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins, Pop Douglas and Kyle Williams as locks to make the roster and said Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne and Efton Chism III comprise the “next tier, with all making consistent plays this spring.” He compliments John Jiles as well. Reiss thinks Polk would “be deep on the depth chart initially” if he were to make the roster. Polk can still turn things around by buying into the new staff’s “effort and finish” mentality, but being traded to another team could give him better odds of competing for a starting role.