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Kadarius Toney might be done in New York.
According to Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News, the Giants are looking to trade their first-round draft choice. Big Blue is making calls to other teams to see what they can get for the wideout.
Leonard gave more context to the reported movement behind the scenes.
"There was some internal momentum for bailing on Toney during his tumultuous rookie season a year ago. His commitment came into question behind the scenes during his rookie year due to lack of playbook study, poor meeting behavior and frequent injuries.
"The high-maintenance wideout hasn’t shown up to any of the team’s offseason program yet under first-year coach Brian Daboll, either. So the Giants are trying to move last year’s No. 20 overall pick."
Since Toney went to New York, management has changed. Dave Gettleman has been replaced by general manager Joe Schoen, while ex-head coach Joe Judge has been replaced by Brian Daboll.
The new regime may feel that Toney is not a good fit for the vision they are trying to build in New York.
Considering the greatness of the wideout at times last year, trading Toney is somewhat of a gamble.
He caught 10 passes for 189 yards against the Dallas Cowboys, and was electric with the ball in his hands. His elusiveness in the open field caused serious problems, and he caught six passes for 78 yards against the New Orleans Saints.
Russell Clay @RussellJClayKadarius Toney made New Orleans Saints defenders run like they were on a freshly mopped floor.
Toney had 39 catches for 410 yards in 10 games. From May to December, Toney had positive tests for a number of body parts.
The ex-Florida star hasn't shown up to voluntary training camp this year, but he had good talks with the man.
Giants Videos @SNYGiantsKadarius Toney is not with the Giants today, but Brian Daboll isn't concerned:
"It's voluntary for a reason. I've had good talks with KT." pic.twitter.com/xtmjnBjvJ7
If the Giants want to trade out of town, they will have to give up a 2022 pick. New York is trying to bounce back from a five-year stretch that has seen Big Blue go 22-59.
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