The Kansas City Chiefs dropped a bombshell on Saturday, announcing that Kadarius Toney would be sidelined for the AFC championship game against the Baltimore Ravens due to a hip injury. However, Toney quickly fired back, disputing the Chiefs’ claim in a fiery Instagram Live session. He adamantly denied being injured and accused the team of making up the injury report.
This controversy comes amid a turbulent season for the wide receiver, who should be basking in the joy of welcoming his first child. Instead, he finds himself in the midst of a heated exchange, criticizing the same team that stood by him during a tough 2023 season.
Kadarius Toney had his first child tonight. A baby girl. That’s where the personal part of his designation came from. He’s also dealing with a hip injury that is keeping him out tomorrow. https://t.co/XxkqM7qI6s
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) January 28, 2024
Despite receiving unwavering support from the Chiefs, Toney’s on-field performance has left much to be desired, marked by numerous dropped passes and a lack of improvement. His struggles reached a peak when a critical dropped pass led to an interception by the New England Patriots in Week 15, underscoring his declining effectiveness since joining the Chiefs in a trade from the New York Giants.
While Toney did contribute a memorable punt return in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl triumph, his production has fallen short of expectations. In 2022, he posted modest numbers with 14 receptions for 171 yards and two touchdowns in seven games. This season, his performance further declined, with just 27 receptions for 169 yards and one touchdown, along with a troublingly high drop percentage.
As the Chiefs gear up for a pivotal playoff clash, Toney’s situation adds another layer of complexity to their postseason journey.
