History of Kadarius Toney in Timeline
Kadarius Toney is an American professional football wide receiver currently without a team. He played college football at the University of Florida. In 2021, he was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the NFL draft.
January 27, 1999: Birth of Kadarius Toney
Kadarius Toney was born on January 27, 1999.
2016: High School Football Success
In 2016, Toney excelled as a high school football player, earning accolades such as Alabama 6A Back of the Year and being named to the AL.com Super All-State Team.
2020: Breakthrough Season at Florida
In 2020, during his senior year at the University of Florida, Toney significantly increased his production on the field, becoming a key player in the Gators' offense and earning recognition as a second-team All-America all-purpose player.
June 4, 2021: Signing with the New York Giants
Kadarius Toney signed his rookie contract with the New York Giants on June 4, 2021, a four-year deal worth $13.7 million.
December 13, 2021: Placed on COVID-19 Reserve List
On December 13, 2021, Toney was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list for the second time during the season.
2021: Drafted by the New York Giants
In 2021, Kadarius Toney was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the NFL draft.
October 27, 2022: Traded to the Kansas City Chiefs
On October 27, 2022, Kadarius Toney was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs.
2022: Hamstring Injury Sidelines Toney
In 2022, Toney experienced a hamstring injury that caused him to miss several games for the Giants.
2023: Super Bowl LVIII Victory
Despite being inactive for the Super Bowl, Toney earned his second Super Bowl ring when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII in 2023.
2023: First NFL Touchdown and Super Bowl LVII Victory
In 2023, Toney scored his first NFL touchdown while playing for the Kansas City Chiefs and contributed to the team's victory in Super Bowl LVII.
2023: Injuries Limit Playing Time
In 2023, Toney's playing time was further limited by recurring hip and ankle injuries, causing him to miss several games towards the end of the regular season.
2023: Sidelined with Hip/Ankle Injury
Toney missed his first game of the 2023 season due to a hip/ankle injury.
May 2, 2024: Chiefs Decline Fifth-Year Option
The Kansas City Chiefs decided to decline the fifth-year option on Toney's contract on May 2, 2024, making him a free agent after the 2024 season.
August 27, 2024: Released by the Chiefs
Kadarius Toney was released by the Kansas City Chiefs on August 27, 2024.
2024: Released by the Kansas City Chiefs
Kadarius Toney was released by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024 after facing on-field struggles and injuries.