Chiefs trade to acquire Giants WR Kadarius Toney | KCSN Daily 10.27
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Just days ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline, the Chiefs have made a move to acquire WR Kadarius Toney from the New York Giants. They’ll send their third-round compensatory pick awarded to them from Ryan Poles becoming the general manager of the Chicago Bears along with another sixth-round pick to acquire Toney.
A former first-round draft pick in the 2021 NFL draft, Toney comes to Kansas City after clashing with the new regime in New York. He had 39 catches for 420 yards as a rookie, but he’s yet to make an impact this season, missing all but two weeks due to hamstring injuries. The hope is that a fresh start for the talented 23-year-old will help jump-start his NFL career.
This is a typical low-risk and high-reward move that Brett Veach has gone after during his tenure as general manager. Toney is under contract for 2.5 years, with a guaranteed salary of just over $5 million during that span. The Chiefs will also be able to get an extra year of control by way of a fifth-year contract option.
While Toney is expected to contribute right away this season, this is also a move made with long-term implications. Three wide receivers are set to become free agents following the 2022 NFL season in JuJu Smith-Schuster, Mecole Hardman and Justin Watson. Toney provides K.C. adequate protection should the rising wide receiver market force them to move on from one or several of those players.
Outside the Trenches:
KCSN’s BJ Kissel, Nick Leckey, and Tucker Franklin talk about the latest news surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs and look back to their game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Reactions to trade for Kadarius Toney:
Patrick Mahomes: It’s safe to say that QB1 is excited for his new offensive weapon.
Chris Jones & Khalen Saunders: We’re also going to need some winning lottery numbers, Mr. Saunders.
Kadarius Toney: The man himself is excited to be a part of the Chiefs Kingdom.
The Breakdown:
KCSN’s Matt Hamilton and former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel break down some key moments from the Kansas City Chiefs' beatdown of the San Fransisco 49ers last Sunday and highlight the trust Patrick Mahomes has in his receivers. To round out the show, the Matts talk about the bye week and what waits for the Chiefs on the other side.
Quick Hits:
From KCSN: An initial reaction to the Kadarius Toney trade from our own Kent Swanson.
From NFL Twitter: The NFL’s official Twitter account shared some nice clips of Kadarius Toney in action during his time with the New York Giants.
From the Senior Bowl: Kadarius Toney showed out during 2021 Senior Bowl practices. Jim Nagy shared a clip showcasing his suddenness and separation ability.
Important dates ahead:
Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 3:00 p.m. CT - NFL Trade Deadline
Sunday, Nov. 6 at 7:20 p.m. CT - Week 9: Chiefs vs. Titans - GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium - Kansas City, Missouri
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