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Source: Patriots Losing Defensive Lineman Khyiris Tonga to Chiefs
Khyiris Tonga signed a three-year contract worth up to $21 million with the Chiefs after Patriots talks collapsed, following a career-best season with 31 tackles and strong pass-rush grades.
- On Monday, NFL insiders reported Khyiris Tonga agreed to a three-year, $21 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs and can sign officially at 4 pm ET on Wednesday.
- Contract talks with the Patriots collapsed last December, prompting Tonga to enter free agency after a career year in New England that increased league interest in a depressed defensive-tackle market.
- Tonga started eight games in the 2025-26 season, recording 24 combined tackles, producing a career-high 17 pressures, and playing a short-yardage fullback role.
- The Chiefs added Khyiris Tonga to bolster their interior pass rush, with the deal including $14 million guaranteed, impacting roster depth for both teams.
- The Athletic ranked Tonga the No. 1 overall free agent for the 2026 offseason and projected a $15 million valuation on a two-year deal, surpassing initial $4-5 million per year projections.
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Source: Patriots losing defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga to Chiefs
BOSTON — Ex-New England Patriots defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga is leaving to sign a 3-year free-agent contract with the Kansas City Chiefs worth up to $21 million, according to a source. Tonga started eight of 17 games last year, recording…
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