Kadarius Toney has fallen from being a top-tier NFL player to being one of the league's classic no-names.
The talented yet enigmatic first-round draft pick signed with the Browns and began life on their practice squad. NFL Network It was reported on Monday.
Toney, who was released by the Chiefs before Week 1, reportedly chose the AFC North favorite over the Seahawks and had other visits planned.
NFL teams will always bet on talent, but the Browns certainly seem in need of offensive help after their 33-17 blowout loss at home to the Cowboys in Week 1.
Tony undoubtedly has talent, but unlocking that potential is another story.
The Giants saw some signs after taking the Florida star with the 20th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, but general manager Joe Sean moved him to Kansas City in exchange for two draft picks and the new regime opted to cut ties with the former front office's players.
Toney flourished with the Chiefs, scoring a key punt return and receiving touchdown to help the Chiefs beat the Eagles in the 2023 Super Bowl, but he was never able to extract week-to-week consistency even playing alongside Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
The 25-year-old had 14 catches for 171 yards and two touchdowns in 2022 and 27 catches for 169 yards and one touchdown in 13 games last season.
The Chiefs didn't use him in their four playoff wins en route to back-to-back Super Bowl appearances, which proved to be an ominous sign.
Chiefs general manager Brett Veach has no regrets about the mid-2022 season signing.
“If that trade hadn't happened, I don't think we would have been to three straight Super Bowls,” Veach said. From ESPN“So from that standpoint, we would do it again in a heartbeat.”
According to reports, there was no financial factor in Toney's decision to join Cleveland, his salary is guaranteed this season and he will start on the practice squad to gradually work his way back into the game.
With Amari Cooper and Jerry Jeudy already established as starters and former Jet Eli Moore also a candidate, he will be the team's No. 3 wide receiver at best.
The Browns offense is already looking shaky, and it doesn't help that tight end David Njoku is considered week-to-week unavailable. He injured his ankle on Sunday..
Quarterback Deshaun Watson was left struggling, to say the least, with the loss and is accused of an alleged sexual assault in 2020 in a newly filed lawsuit filed Monday.
The Browns visit the Jaguars in Week 2 with the goal of avoiding an 0-2 start and clinching a playoff spot.
