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Kadarius Toney Waived by Browns, Shifts to Music Career

12/19/2025

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Kadarius Toney, former first-round NFL draft pick, was waived by the Cleveland Browns in December 2024.
His NFL tenure has been marred by poor performance and a January arrest for allegedly choking a woman.
Despite denying retirement rumors, Toney has not participated in any NFL activities this season.
Toney shifted to music, releasing Warrior4Lyfe, and has played only 35 games, ranking among the least active top-20 picks from 2000 to 2021.

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Story summary

Kadarius Toney, former first-round NFL draft pick, was waived by the Cleveland Browns in December 2024.
His NFL tenure has been marred by poor performance and a January arrest for allegedly choking a woman.
Despite denying retirement rumors, Toney has not participated in any NFL activities this season.
Toney shifted to music, releasing Warrior4Lyfe, and has played only 35 games, ranking among the least active top-20 picks from 2000 to 2021.