By Canadian Press

Former Toronto Argonauts receiver Polk signs deal with NFL’s Atlanta Falcons

Jan 8, 2025 | 9:30 AM

The Toronto Argonauts have a hole to fill in their receiving corps.

Makai Polk, who cracked the 1,000-yard plateau with Toronto last season as a CFL rookie, has signed a contract with the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons.

The six-foot-three, 197-pound Polk registered 61 catches for 1,024 yards and five TDs in 17 regular-season games with Toronto last year.

The East Division all-star added 14 receptions for 272 yards and a touchdown in three playoff games for the Grey Cup-champion Argos

The 23-year-old caught four passes for 42 yards in the Argos’ 41-24 Grey Cup victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Nov. 17.

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Polk, who previously had stints with the Baltimore Ravens and New York Giants, was among 13 players signed to reserve/futures contracts by the Falcons (8-9), who missed the NFL playoffs.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 7, 2025.

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