Kadarius Toney is on track to remain with the Chiefs this season, but his future beyond that point is uncertain. The ex-Giant receiver’s fifth-year option has been declined, per ESPN’s Adam Teicher. 
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Toney would have cost $14.35MM in 2025 had Kansas City picked up his option, so it comes as little surprise the team has elected against doing so. The 25-year-old had a season to forget in 2023, finding himself on the injury report 19 weeks out of 21 (a matter of contention by the end of the postseason) and frequently struggling with drops. In all, Toney totaled just 169 yards and one touchdown on 27 catches.
Midway through his second season in the league, the Florida product was dealt to Kansas City in a move underscoring his disappointing tenure with New York. Things have not gone according to plan with the Chiefs so far, but head coach Andy Reid has expressed confidence in Toney playing a role in the team’s offense in 2024. With the coming season doubling as his walk year, it will be interesting to see how he performs.
The Chiefs won a second straight Super Bowl last season, but they did so without a consistent or efficient passing game. Tight end Travis Kelce will remain the team’s top receiving target for at least two more years, but it came as no surprise that the team has emphasized WR additions this offseason. Marquise Brown was signed in free agency on a one-year deal, and Kansas City moved up in the first round of the draft to select Xavier Worthy.
Both of those players are positioned to have a notable impact in 2024, something which may not be the case for Toney. The team still has fellow wideouts Justin Watson, Skyy Moore and Rashee Rice in the fold (although the latter’s future is currently in question). Staying healthy will be an obvious priority for Toney, and doing so could create a path to playing time in 2024. If that does not turn out to be the case, however, he will likely make his first trip to free agency without much fanfare.
He played poorly and two Chiefs losses were entirely caused by his misplays. Small wonder he was a healthy scratch for the SB. Add that attitude on top, and it seems likely no other team will be all that interested.
Yeah, not being cut loose already feels rich for him. Imagine guaranteeing him $14 million two years from now.
He will be lucky if they don’t decline his 4th year option in August
It’s funny because Toney has two Super Bowl rings now but ….idk man something is just off about him. I don’t think he loves football like that
Those rings will be on ebay in the not-so-distant future
Lmao
But he has provided entertainment, I remember a brief window last year of Chiefs fans saying “wow Giants thanks for this guy”. Until he started dropping passes and costing them games as expected.
Man, what a bust.
Maybe he should go to WWE and team with his doppelgänger R-Truth
We don’t allow the besmirching of the good name of R Truth sir
He’s a National Treasure
If the Chiefs literally handed a contract to Toney, he would probably drop it.
Shocking.