Khyiris Tonga
IL/DT KC (5)
Mon 3/9/26 2:43 PM

Tonga agreed to a three-year, $21 million contract with the Chiefs on Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tonga parlayed his solid 2025 season with New England into a nice payday from Kansas City, as his new contract includes $14 million in guaranteed money. The deal can be made official at the start of the new league year Wednesday. Prior to making eight starts along the interior of the defensive line for the Patriots in the 2025 regular season, Tonga made seven regular-season starts across four previous seasons split between the Bears, Vikings and Cardinals.

Khyiris Tonga
IL/DT KC (5)
Sat 2/14/26 11:14 PM

Tonga played in 14 regular-season games (eight starts) in 2025, registering 24 tackles and two defensed passes.
EDGE Analysis
Tonga's eight regular-season starts and 336 defensive snaps were the most in his five-year career. He missed four games late in the campaign (including the wild-card win over the Chargers) but played in the Patriots' final three postseason contests and posted seven stops, including 1.0 sacks, over that span. Tonga was playing on a one-year contract and is slated to be a free agent.

Khyiris Tonga
IL/DT KC (5)
Thu 1/15/26 7:19 PM

Tonga (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
A foot injury prevented Tonga from playing in the Patriots' last three games, including their wild-card round win over the Chargers this past Sunday. With a full practice under his belt, the fifth-year defensive tackle is on track to be available for Sunday's AFC divisional-round clash against the Texans. Tonga posted 24 tackles (nine solo) and two pass defenses across 14 regular-season games.

Khyiris Tonga
IL/DT KC (5)
Wed 1/14/26 5:46 PM

Tonga (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Tonga practiced for the first time since suffering a foot injury in Week 16 against Baltimore. The 29-year-old will need to at least remain limited in practice Thursday and Friday for a chance to play in the Patriots' AFC divisional round matchup against the Broncos. The five-year pro has 24 tackles (nine solo) and two pass breakups through 14 regular season games.

Khyiris Tonga
IL/DT KC (5)
Fri 1/9/26 1:28 PM

Tonga (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's wild-card round game against the Chargers, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tonga missed the last two games of the regular season, which he finished with 24 tackles (15 nine solo) in 14 games. Eric Gregory is poised to take on a larger role on the interior of the defensive line in Tonga's absence Sunday.

Khyiris Tonga
IL/DT KC (5)
Wed 1/7/26 6:52 PM

Tonga (foot) did not participate in practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Tonga missed the final two games of the Patriots' regular season after suffering a foot injury in Week 16. If the 29-year-old wants a chance to play Sunday, he will likely need to participate in practice Thursday or Friday. The fifth-year pro has 22 tackles (six solo) in 14 games this season.

Khyiris Tonga
IL/DT KC (5)
Fri 1/2/26 2:26 PM

Tonga (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 29-year-old is now in line to miss his second game in a row due to a foot injury sustained in the Week 16 win over the Ravens. Across 14 appearances this season, Tonga has tallied 24 total tackles and two passes defensed while serving as one of the Patriots' top nose tackles. Expect Eric Gregory to have an expanded role on New England's defensive line while Tonga is out Sunday.

Khyiris Tonga
IL/DT KC (5)
Wed 12/31/25 4:53 PM

Tonga (foot) did not practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Tonga was unable to play against the Jets in Week 17 due to a foot injury he picked up during the Patriots' Week 16 win over the Ravens. The fifth-year nose tackle would have to practice in at least a limited capacity over the next two days to have a realistic chance to play against the Dolphins on Sunday. Undrafted rookie Eric Gregory would continue to work in an expanded role on the Patriots' defensive line if Tonga were to be ruled out.

Khyiris Tonga
IL/DT KC (5)
Fri 12/26/25 2:49 PM

Tonga (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The BYU product sustained a foot injury in the Week 16 win over the Ravens and logged consecutive DNPs to open the Patriots' week of practice, so it's no surprise that he won't play Sunday. Tonga has appeared in 14 games this season, recording 24 total tackles and two passes defensed. Expect Eric Gregory to operate as New England's top nose tackle while Tonga is out Week 17.

Khyiris Tonga
IL/DT KC (5)
Wed 12/24/25 6:35 PM

Tonga (foot) did not practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Tonga is considered week-to-week due to a foot injury he sustained against the Ravens in Week 16. That makes it unlikely that he'll play against the Jets on Sunday, in which case Eric Gregory would be poised to take on a larger role at defensive tackle. Tonga's practice participation over the next two days will shed light on his chances of playing Week 17.