In a surprising turn of events, Kadarius Toney, wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, found himself at the center of controversy despite being ruled out of Sunday's AFC Championship game due to a hip injury and personal reasons after the birth of his daughter. Toney took to Instagram Live to launch an expletive-laden rant, accusing the Chiefs of lying about his injury.

In the profanity-laced video, Toney vehemently declared, "Y'all reading all this cap-ass s-t? You didn't believe it, I don't give a f-k. Ain't never been a n-a to do all that but man, that s-t cap." He adamantly denied being injured and dismissed any claims suggesting otherwise. Toney went on to express his frustration, referencing a range of alleged ailments from his hip to his ankle.

This outburst comes as the latest setback for Toney, who struggled throughout the 2023 season. His performance hit a low point in Week 15 when he contributed to an interception during the Chiefs' victory over the New England Patriots. This incident further tarnished his already tumultuous year, which began with dropped passes in a Week 1 loss to the Detroit Lions.

Adding to the list of mishaps, Toney's offsides penalty in Week 14 negated a potential game-changing touchdown in a loss to the Buffalo Bills. It is clear that Toney's time with the Chiefs has been marred by underwhelming performances and costly errors on the field.

Toney, 25, was acquired by the Chiefs in a trade with the New York Giants in October 2022, involving a third and sixth-round pick. However, he failed to make a significant impact during the regular season, amassing just 27 catches, 169 receiving yards, and a single touchdown.

While Toney's absence from the AFC Championship game was determined by his injury, his ill-timed outburst has undoubtedly become an unwanted distraction for the Chiefs as they gear up for their biggest game of the season. The Chiefs are set to face the Baltimore Ravens in the highly-anticipated showdown, scheduled for kickoff at 3 p.m. in Baltimore.

It remains to be seen what consequences Toney will face for his public outburst and how this incident will impact his future with the Chiefs. Nonetheless, his actions have sparked controversy and overshadowed the team's preparations for the crucial AFC Championship game.