Free agent wide receiver Kadarius Toney has concluded his visit with the Seattle Seahawks, according to national reports. A contract between Toney and Seahawks general manager John Schneider isn’t imminent, and the versatile wideout is expected to take at least one more team visit elsewhere. The update was provided via social media by ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler.
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Toney was released from his contract by the Chiefs during last week’s roster cut-down period. The former Florida standout finished the 2024 preseason with five receptions for 22 yards. Toney failed to meet the Chiefs’ expectations as he routinely struggled with drops and inconsistencies. He caught just 27 passes for 169 yards and one touchdown with five drops in 13 regular-season appearances last season. He couldn’t earn considerable playing-time on a Chiefs roster that lacked wideout depth.
Toney originally entered the league as a first-round selection of the New York Giants in the 2021 NFL Draft. One tumultuous campaign with the Big Blue led to his trade to the Chiefs. Toney hasn’t proven himself as an NFL-caliber receiver through three completed campaigns.
The Seahawks are deep at receiver with the trio of DK Metcalf, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Tyler Lockett. The practice squad, which would likely be Toney’s first destination if he joined Seattle, only has Cody White at receiver following Easop Winston Jr.’s release, so a second wideout could soon be added to the reserve team.
We’ll continue following Toney’s journey as he’s reportedly set to meet with another franchise before making a decision.
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