Kadarius Toney Denies NFL Retirement Rumors Amid Music Focus

Kadarius Toney has publicly denied rumors that he is retiring from the NFL to focus on his music career, addressing the speculation in an Instagram story where he called out those spreading the false claims and noted he appreciates the extra attention for his music. Toney, who raps under the name Yung Joka, has released several music projects but emphasized that he is not giving up on football. The rumors began circulating after alleged comments during an Instagram Live and were amplified by social media accounts, but Toney clarified that the claims were baseless and fueled by people seeking attention. Despite his insistence on continuing his NFL career, Toney remains a free agent after being released by the Cleveland Browns in December. His future in the league is further complicated by recent legal troubles, including an arrest on charges of aggravated assault, which may impact teams' willingness to sign him. Toney has played in 35 NFL games since being drafted in the first round in 2021, with his most notable performance coming during the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVII victory.