Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney hasn’t had a good season this year.
Between drops, penalties, and overall poor production, Toney’s presence has hindered his team’s ability to win more than it helped.
He hasn’t played in five weeks because of injuries and he was recently ruled out for the AFC championship game because of a hip injury as well as a “personal” reason.
While the details of Toney’s absence were unclear at the time, NFL Network’s James Palmer recently reported that Toney welcomed his first child – a baby girl – which kept him from traveling to Baltimore to face the Ravens today.
This is a big deal for Toney’s personal life, as some NFL players have missed the birth of their children in the past.
Kadarius Toney had his first child tonight. A baby girl. That’s where the personal part of his designation came from. He’s also dealing with a hip injury that is keeping him out tomorrow. https://t.co/XxkqM7qI6s
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) January 28, 2024
But it sounds as though Toney likely wouldn’t have been able to play even if he wasn’t about to become a father.
Toney’s future in Kansas City is a bit unclear following many underwhelming games with the Chiefs littered with missed opportunities and mediocre production.
The Chiefs need reliable pass-catchers, and the speedy Toney has been anything but that since Kansas City acquired him in a trade from the New York Giants.
Patrick Mahomes will instead continue to rely on tight end Travis Kelce, rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice, and veteran pass-catchers Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Justin Watson.
The Chiefs will be tasked with taking down the vaunted Ravens defense that has stymied some of the best offenses in the NFL throughout this season.
Toney, meanwhile, will watch his team play with a Super Bowl berth on the line with a newborn by his side.
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