In a bold move in October of 2022, the Kansas City Chiefs decided to trade two draft picks for wide receiver Kadarius Toney, a player who hadn’t quite lived up to expectations during his time with the New York Giants. Many saw this as a significant gamble for the Chiefs, but little did they know how the story would unfold.
Fast forward to the present day, and Toney has two Super Bowl championships under his belt. However, despite his on-field success, the Chiefs made the surprising decision to cut Toney after just two seasons. This move left many questioning the initial trade and wondering if General Manager Brett Veach would make the same decision again.
When asked about the trade, Veach adamantly stated that he would do it all over again without hesitation. “I don’t think we’re sitting here going for a third straight Super Bowl [championship] had we not made that trade,” Veach explained. “So, from that standpoint, we’d do it all over again in a heartbeat.”
Despite Toney’s limited regular-season success, he proved to be a valuable asset in the big moments. In Super Bowl LVII, he made a crucial impact with a 65-yard punt return and a five-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter, contributing to the Chiefs’ 38–35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
“We really liked the kid, and I know that people have different takes on Kadarius, but I know in this building he’s a bright kid, he’s a smart kid,” Veach commented on Toney’s time with the team.
The rollercoaster journey of Kadarius Toney with the Kansas City Chiefs serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of the NFL. While the decision to trade for him may have raised eyebrows at the time, it ultimately led to Super Bowl success for the team. In the high-stakes world of professional football, sometimes taking a chance on a player can pay off in unexpected ways.
