Kadarius Toney (born January 27, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver.
Toney played college football at Florida and was selected by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft.
After being traded by the Giants to the Kansas City Chiefs midway through his second season, Toney helped the Chiefs win Super Bowl LVII with his play on special teams, setting a record for the longest punt return in Super Bowl history in the 38–35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
[6] During his freshman, sophomore and junior seasons, Toney was a reserve player for the Gators at wide receiver, running back, wildcat quarterback and special teams.
In Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys, Toney had the best performance of his young career, recording 10 catches for 189 yards, breaking Odell Beckham Jr.'s Giants receiving record for a rookie, but was ejected for throwing a punch at Cowboys safety Damontae Kazee during the 44–20 loss.
[19] Despite appearing in only 10 games, Toney finished the season with the second-most receiving yards on the Giants with 420 on 39 receptions.
[27] Toney caught a fourth quarter touchdown that helped put the Chiefs ahead for the first time all game.
[28] In July, Toney underwent knee surgery for a torn meniscus that he suffered during the first practice of training camp.
"[35][36] In a Week 15 matchup against the New England Patriots, Toney once again made headlines for bobbling a pass which resulted in an interception during the 4th quarter.
The blunder overshadowed the Chiefs 27–17 victory with most headlines focused in on Toney's poor season-long performance.
[41] On January 28, Toney courted controversy during an Instagram live broadcast in which he claimed he was not injured and that the Chiefs were falsely placing him on the injury report.
[45] On May 2, 2024, the Chiefs declined the fifth-year option on Toney's contract, making him a free agent after the 2024 season.
[50] Following his performance in Week 14 against the Pittsburgh Steelers where he muffed a punt and had a taunting penalty, he was released on December 10.