All-star receiver Mack back with Alouettes after NFL stint with Falcons
By The Canadian Press on August 19, 2024.
MONTREAL – All-star receiver Austin Mack is back with the Montreal Alouettes after a stint with the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons. The CFL club announced Mack’s return in a release on Monday. Mack played one pre-season game with the Atlanta Falcons last week after signing with the team in January. He was released on Aug. 12. The 26-year-old American was named a CFL all-star in 2023, his first season in the league, when he caught 78 passes for 1,154 yards and four touchdowns. He added six receptions for 103 yards and a touchdown in the Alouettes’ 28-24 win over Winnipeg in the Grey Cup game. “We just added a star receiver to our roster, and we are very happy about it,” Alouettes general manager Danny Maciocia said in a statement. “Mack was a key part of our success in 2023. “He knows our coaches, our players, and is familiar with our systems. Plus, he’s someone who brings a lot with his positive attitude.” The Alouettes (9-1) return to action Sunday when they host Edmonton. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 19, 2024. 11-10
