Former Patriots second-round pick abruptly retires during training camp

The NFL has seen its fair share of stunning early retirements. This week, another surprising departure occurred as a once-promising Day 2 wide receiver prospect decided to walk away from the game.

Former New England Patriots second-round pick Ja'Lynn Polk has decided to retire from football. His new team, the New Orleans Saints, placed him on the reserve/retired list over the weekend.