KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs invited two Super Bowl champions to training camp, sources told ESPN. The move aims to bolster depth at wide receiver and running back, fueling a Super Bowl LX push.
Kadarius Toney and Samaje Perine, both unsigned, joined camp tryouts, per NFL.com. Toney’s two Super Bowl rings and Perine’s one highlight their championship pedigree, per Pro-Football-Reference.
With DeAndre Hopkins gone and Rashee Rice’s snaps limited, the Chiefs lack WR depth. Toney’s 2024 stint—14 catches, 98 yards—offers speed, despite past drops, per Arrowhead Pride.
Perine, cut by Denver, brings third-down prowess. His 2024 Chiefs stats—86 yards, 28 receptions—fit Andy Reid’s system, complementing Isiah Pacheco, per The Kansas City Star.
Toney, a 2021 first-rounder, shone in Super Bowl LVII with a 65-yard punt return. His versatility could spark a comeback, competing with Jalen Royals, per Chiefs.com.
Perine’s 322 receiving yards in 2023 bolstered Kansas City’s backfield. “They’re proven winners,” GM Brett Veach said, eyeing depth with $11.2 million in cap space, per Spotrac.
Chiefs Kingdom buzzed: “Toney, Perine back? Let’s roll!” fans cheered, per local reports. Post-Super Bowl LIX’s 40-22 loss, their return ignites redemption hopes.
As the Chiefs prep for a Brazil opener, Toney and Perine’s bids could reshape the roster. Can they fuel a Super Bowl LX run? Stay tuned to ESPN!
