The Cleveland Browns have added depth to their wide receiver corps by signing former Kansas City Chief Kadarius Toney to their practice squad. Toney was released by the Chiefs just before the start of the regular season.
The Cleveland Browns have added another weapon to their offense, signing former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney to their practice squad. The move comes after a disappointing offensive performance against the Dallas Cowboys in the Browns' season opener.
Toney, 24, was a first-round pick by the New York Giants in 2021, but he was traded to the Chiefs last year. He had a few memorable plays in Kansas City's Super Bowl LVII win over the Philadelphia Eagles, including a touchdown catch and a key late 65-yard punt return.
However, Toney also had some high-profile drops and miscues during his time with the Chiefs, which contributed to losses against the Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills. He sat out the final three weeks of the Chiefs' 2023 regular season and the Super Bowl run due to a dispute about whether his absence was injury-related.
Toney returned to the Chiefs for training camp this year, but he was released before the start of the regular season. The Chiefs had made several high-profile acquisitions at the wide receiver position during the offseason, including drafting Xavier Worthy in the first round and signing Marquise "Hollywood" Brown.
In Cleveland, Toney will join a talented veteran wide receiver group that includes Amari Cooper and Jerry Jeudy. The Browns are looking to improve their offense after recording just 230 total yards in their 33-17 home loss to the Cowboys in Week 1.
Toney has the potential to be a valuable addition to the Browns' offense. He is a versatile player who can line up at multiple receiver positions and contribute as a punt returner. If he can overcome the consistency issues that plagued him in Kansas City, he could be a major weapon for the Browns.
