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Kadarius Toney arrested on alleged strangulation charges

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Feb 12, 2025 5:57 PM ET

Free-agent WR Kadarius Toney was arrested in Georgia last week on charges of allegedly strangling a woman.

Toney, who was a first-round pick by the New York Giants in 2021, was arrested on Feb. 6 in Douglas County, Ga., on one charge of aggravated assault — strangulation, and one charge of obstructing/harassing 911 calls. A judge issued $25K bond for each charge.

TMZ Sports obtained police documents related to the matter and shared more information on the situation.

According to TMZ, Toney allegedly put his hand around a woman's throat, at a Georgia residence on Jan. 14, and squeezed "with enough force" to prevent her from breathing. The alleged victim was said to have been left with red marks on her neck and petechial hemorrhaging in her eyes.

Toney was also said to have allegedly taken away the woman’s phone, preventing her from calling for help. An arrest warrant for Toney was issued on Jan. 15.

The legal problems are the latest issue in the 26-year-old’s career.

Toney was traded by the Giants to the Chiefs after fewer than two seasons with them. He won a Super Bowl with the Chiefs in 2022 but was cut by the team in August.

Toney caught on with the Browns after that but only appeared in three games. He was targeted once but did not have any catches last season. He had just two rushing attempts and a key muffed punt in a Dec. 8 loss to the Steelers.

Toney’s peak as a pro came when he scored three touchdowns in seven regular season games with the Chiefs in 2022. He had a big role in the Super Bowl when he had a big punt return and then caught a go-ahead touchdown. Things have mostly gone downhill for him since then.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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