NFL's Kadarius Toney Charged With Assault in Georgia

NFL wide receiver Kadarius Toney has been charged with assaulting a woman in Georgia. Authorities accuse Toney of choking the woman and stopping her from calling authorities, intensifying the spotlight on his career. The 26-year-old faces charges of aggravated assault against the woman and obstructing an emergency call. The alleged incident occurred on January 14 at Toney's home in Douglasville, 20 miles west of Atlanta. He allegedly placed his hand around the woman's throat, obstructing her breathing. Investigators noted red marks and eye hemorrhaging. Toney also reportedly prevented the woman from calling 911 by taking away her phone and canceling voice commands. He was arrested and released on February 6 on a $50,000 bail.

Toney played briefly for the Cleveland Browns in 2024 before being released. Previously, he was a first-round pick by the New York Giants. He contributed significantly to the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl win two years ago. During Kansas City's 38-35 victory over Philadelphia, Toney caught a 5-yard touchdown pass and returned a punt 65 yards. His 2023 season was marred by struggles, including an offside penalty during a key game against Buffalo. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)