Kadarius Toney injury: When could Chiefs WR return to play?

Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl hero Kadarius Toney was looking forward to hitting the ground running for the start of the preseason after his exploits in the NFL's penultimate game. Unfortunately for Toney, he suffered a partially torn meniscus on the very first day of training camp, which halted any progress he had made.

As the Chiefs now prepare for Week 1 of the 2023 season, Toney's availability against the Detroit Lions is in doubt.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid recently provided an update of sorts on his receiver. Reid has said that Toney "could" practice in a week and that his situation is "day-to-day."

While there are still two weeks until the NFL regular season gets underway, if Kadarius Toney can get back on the practice field in a week, as Reid tentatively suggested, then he could be used in a limited capacity against the Lions.

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The Chiefs' start to the season is rather tricky. Having Kadarius Toney suit up would be ideal as they face the improving Detroit Lions and then Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first two weeks.

Both the Lions and the Jaguars would see Toney's absence as a great chance to stake their claims early on.

However, Kansas City has the weapons to get things done. The question is whether they can remain healthy throughout the season, which is tough. They will hope that Kadarius Toney, who showed his worth in the Super Bowl, can become a key cog in Andy Reid's stunning offensive scheme.