In a surprising move, the Kansas City Chiefs have officially waived wide receiver Toney ahead of the NFL's roster deadline, according to reports from the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Toney's departure comes after a disappointing season in 2023, which was marred by several high-profile mistakes and a lackluster performance.

Last season, Toney appeared in 13 games for the Chiefs, but failed to make a significant impact on the field. He managed just 169 receiving yards and a solitary touchdown on 27 catches. The Chiefs had initially acquired Toney during the 2022 season through a trade with the New York Giants, who had drafted him with the 20th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Throughout the season, Toney encountered a series of notable blunders that affected the team's performance. He dropped crucial passes, including one that led to an interception for a touchdown in the Chiefs' close one-point loss to the Detroit Lions in their season opener. Another crucial mistake occurred in a game against the Buffalo Bills when Toney's winning touchdown was called back due to an offsides penalty, resulting in a disappointing loss for Kansas City.

Unfortunately for Toney, his performance did not improve as the season progressed. He had a pass intercepted off a deflection in the following week, marking his last game for the Chiefs. Additionally, Toney's hip injury caused friction between him and the team when he suggested on social media that the Chiefs were dishonest about his health. Head coach Andy Reid denied these claims, and Toney later retracted his statements.

With his release from the Chiefs, Toney's future in the league remains uncertain. The 25-year-old wide receiver has accumulated 760 receiving yards and three total touchdowns over his three seasons in the NFL. It remains to be seen if another team will be willing to take a chance on him before the start of the season.

As the Chiefs gear up for their upcoming season opener against the Baltimore Ravens on September 5th, they will have to make adjustments to their roster and find alternative solutions to fill the void left by Toney's departure. Only time will tell how this decision will impact the team's quest for continued success after back-to-back Super Bowl victories.