Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver, Kadarius Toney, recently addressed the injury controversy that caused a stir on social media. Just hours before the AFC Championship game, Toney took to Instagram to accuse his team of dishonesty regarding his injuries. However, there is more to the story.
Toney had been inactive for the game due to a hip injury and a personal matter, which was believed to be the birth of his daughter. Now that he has returned, he wanted to clarify the misunderstanding that arose from the viral clip on the internet.
During an interview with NFL Network on the eve of Super Bowl LVIII, Toney explained that the clip, which garnered widespread attention, was misinterpreted and edited to fit a false narrative. He emphasized that he never made any negative remarks about the Chiefs.
In fact, Toney revealed that his comments were directed towards New York Giants fans in the comment section of his Instagram Live. He admitted his mistake and acknowledged that venting in such a manner was inappropriate, regardless of the target.
Moving forward, Toney expressed his focus on winning the upcoming big game. He recognized the impact of his words and the intensity they carried, which eventually reached the ears of the head coach. A day after the AFC championship win, the coach was asked to address the controversy.
Toney played a significant role in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory last season against the Philadelphia Eagles. The good news is that he will be active for the highly anticipated game scheduled for February 11 in Las Vegas.