Commanders release Shaka Toney days after return from gambling suspension


by WFIN Local News

WFIN Local News— The Washington Commanders released defensive end Shaka Toney on Monday, just days after the NFL reinstated him and four other players who were suspended last season for violating the league’s gambling policy. The Commanders announced the move on X Monday. Toney, 26, played just two seasons with the Commanders before getting an indefinite suspension

The Washington Times—DE Shaka Toney, reinstated by NFL after yearlong gambling suspension, cut by Commanders. The Commanders released defensive end Shaka Toney on Monday. The NFL reinstated the Penn State product last week after he served a season-long gambling suspension in 2023.

NBC Sports—Commanders release Shaka Toney. The Commanders have moved on from Shaka Toney. Washington announced on Monday morning that the club has released the defensive end.

ESPN—Shaka Toney, reinstated from gambling ban, cut by Commanders. The Commanders have released defensive end Shaka Toney, who was recently reinstated from a season-long gambling suspension.