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Chiefs head coach Andy Reid downplayed expectations for former Giants first-round draft pick Kadarius Toney in his first comments since last week’s trade. He confirmed that Toney — who had as many injuries as body parts while playing in 12 of 24 career games for the Giants — is “healthy right now” after five games missed (two hamstrings). 

“We’ve got one football, and we’ve a few guys that we’d like to get the ball to,” Reid told local reporters. “We’ll see how he fits in. I’m not expecting him to learn the whole offense in a day. I think it’ll be a gradual process going forward even though he is a smart kid. I’m sure he’ll pick it up relatively fast.” 


  Kadarius Toney is set to make his Chiefs debut on Sunday. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Kadarius Toney is set to make his Chiefs debut on Sunday. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

  Andy Reid downplayed expectations for Kadarius Toney in his Chiefs debut. Getty Images Andy Reid downplayed expectations for Kadarius Toney in his Chiefs debut. Getty Images

The Giants never trusted Toney as a returner — too much injury risk — despite his success on special teams in college. 

“I’m not going to rush him into something that he’s not comfortable with,” Reid said, “or I’m not comfortable with.”

The 5-2 Chiefs, coming off a bye, host the Titans (5-2) on “Sunday Night Football” this week.

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