Former Toronto Argonauts receiver Makai Polk waived by Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons have waived former Toronto Argonauts receiver Makai Polk.

The Richmond, Calif. native was named an East Division all-star in 2024, recording 61 catches for 1,024 yards with five touchdowns over 17 regular-season games in his rookie season with the Argos. He added 14 receptions for 272 yards and one TD during the postseason, helping the Boatmen win the Grey Cup for the second time in three years.

In December, the 23-year-old worked out for five NFL teams, including the Las Vegas Raiders, Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, Cincinnati Bengals, and Pittsburgh Steelers, before joining the Falcons.

The six-foot-three, 197-pound target made 36 receptions for 478 yards with three touchdowns during 17 games at the University of California. He transferred to Mississippi State University for the 2021 season and led the Southeastern Conference with 105 catches for 1,046 yards and nine touchdowns in 13 games with the Bulldogs.

Polk previously had stints with the Baltimore Ravens and New York Giants as an undrafted free agent, but has yet to play an NFL game.

All 31 other NFL teams can claim Polk before he clears waivers on Friday, at which point he officially becomes a free agent. The Argonauts currently hold his CFL rights, meaning he could return to Toronto once he has exhausted his NFL opportunities.