Shaka Toney Explained

Shaka Toney
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:7 January 1998
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:238
High School:Imhotep Charter (Philadelphia)
College:Penn State (2016–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:7
Draftpick:246
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Tackles
Statvalue1:16
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.5
Statlabel3:Pass deflections
Statlabel4:Interceptions
Statlabel5:Forced fumbles
Statlabel6:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel7:Touchdowns
Pfr:ToneSh00

Shaka Felton Toney (born January 7, 1998) is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football at Penn State and was selected by the Washington Football Team in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL draft. Toney was suspended by the NFL for the 2023 season for betting on NFL games the previous year and was released by Washington upon being reinstated.

Early life

Toney was born on January 8, 1998, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended Imhotep Institute Charter High School. As a senior he was named the Pennsylvania Football News Class AAA Defensive Player of the Year and first-team All-State after recording 97 tackles and 21 sacks.[1]

College career

At Penn State, Toney redshirted his true freshman season.[2] [3] As a redshirt freshman Toney recorded 20 tackles with 6.5 tackles for loss and four sacks with two forced fumbles and was named to the Big Ten Network's All-Freshman team.[4] [5] He finished his redshirt sophomore season with 7.5 tackles for loss and five sacks.[6] Toney was named second-team All-Big Ten Conference after making 41 tackles with eight tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks.[7] [8]

Professional career

Washington Football Team/Commanders

Toney was selected by the Washington Commanders in the seventh round (246th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft.[9] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.[10] In Week 12, Toney recorded his first career sack in a 17–15 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.[11] On April 21, 2023, Toney was suspended indefinitely by the league for betting on NFL games during the 2022 season.[12] He was reinstated on April 18, 2024, and was released by the team four days later.[13] [14]

Dallas Cowboys

On August 1, 2024, Toney signed with the Dallas Cowboys.[15] He was waived with an injury designation on August 14.[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Narducci . Marc . June 16, 2016 . First step sets Toney apart . September 28, 2020 . Rivals.com.
  2. Web site: Juliano . Joe . October 7, 2017 . Shaka Toney makes an impact on the pass rush for Penn State . September 28, 2020 . The Philadelphia Inquirer.
  3. Web site: Jones . David . June 1, 2016 . Shaka Toney doesn't mind speaking his mind (just ask Saquon Barkley); says he will dominate at Penn State . September 28, 2020 . The Patriot-News.
  4. Web site: Brennan . Mark . November 2, 2017 . Why James Franklin Said DE Shaka Toney Played Too Much vs. OSU . September 28, 2020 . 247Sports.com.
  5. Web site: Juliano . Joe . October 20, 2018 . A 'mellow' Shaka Toney leads Penn State pass rush . September 28, 2020 . The Philadelphia Inquirer.
  6. Web site: Cobler . Nate . Muthler . Lauren . Moyer . Josh . Pallotto . Bret . August 11, 2019 . Penn State football players share picks for 2019 breakout star . September 28, 2020 . Centre Daily Times.
  7. Web site: Marsdale . Sam . July 31, 2020 . Senior Bowl director shouts out Shaka Toney . September 28, 2020 . 247Sports.com.
  8. Web site: August 14, 2020 . Shaka Toney’s mother joins Penn State parents in helping sons cope with losing a football season . September 28, 2020 . The Philadelphia Inquirer.
  9. Web site: Afseth . Grant . May 1, 2021 . Washington Football Team Picks Penn State EDGE Shaka Toney - NFL Draft . May 3, 2021 . SI.com.
  10. Web site: Stackpole . Kyle . May 13, 2021 . Washington Signs 2021 Draft Class . May 13, 2021 . WashingtonFootball.com.
  11. Web site: McGuire . Kevin . November 30, 2021 . WATCH: Shaka Toney’s first career sack in the NFL was a big one . November 30, 2021 . Yahoo! Sports.
  12. Web site: Layton . Jeremy . April 21, 2023 . Jameson Williams, four other NFL players suspended for gambling . May 20, 2023 . New York Post . en.
  13. Web site: Manning . Bryan . NFL reinstates Commanders DE Shaka Toney after suspension . Yahoo Sports . 21 April 2024.
  14. Web site: Keim . John . Shaka Toney, reinstated from gambling ban, cut by Commanders . ESPN . 23 April 2024.
  15. Web site: Williams . Charean . Edge rusher Shaka Toney agrees to terms with Cowboys . NBC Sports . 2 August 2024.
  16. Web site: Williams . Charean . Cowboys sign OL Cohl Cabral, waive/injured DE Shaka Toney . NBC Sports . 15 August 2024.

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