After a disappointing offensive performance in Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys, the Cleveland Browns are boosting their wide receiver corps with former Kansas City Chiefs wideout Kadarius Toney.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport, Toney will initially join the Browns’ practice squad before making his way to the 53-man roster. The former first-round pick, who was released by the Chiefs in late August, reportedly also attracted the interest from the Seattle Seahawks.
Toney entered the league in 2021 after being taken 20th overall by the New York Giants. He was expected to become a star at the WR position thanks to a mix of physical abilities and talent, but that never materialized.
Toney only made 39 receptions for 420 yards and no touchdowns in his rookie season and continued to struggle in his sophomore year. It was all the Giants needed to see to trade him to the Kansas City Chiefs midway through the 2022 campaign.
While Toney showed some flashes of talent with the Chiefs, including making a 65-yard punt return and scoring a touchdown in a Super Bowl 50 win, he also quickly wore his welcome. He only managed 27 catches for 169 yards and a touchdown in 13 games of the regular season and was inactive for the playoffs as Kansas City won another Super Bowl.
