Khyiris Tonga Hits Free Agency, Patriots Eyeing Reunion

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. Kyris Tonga, the 30-year-old defensive tackle, is hitting free agency after a strong one-year stint with the New England Patriots. Last off season, they signed him to a $2.1 million deal, making him a key part of their interior line push alongside bigger names like Milton Williams. Now at age 30, with solid size at 6 foot 2 and 3 35 pounds, he's drawing interest from several teams. Tonga entered the league as a seventh round pick by the Chicago Bears back in 2021, but bounced around to Atlanta, Minnesota, Arizona, and then New England. Over 71 career games, he's racked up 121 tackles, one and a half sacks, and a fumble recovery, proving reliable as a depth. Peace. In 2025, Tonga shone in a versatile role for the Patriots, starting eight of 17 games with 31 tackles, four tackles for loss, and 17 quarterback pressures including one

1:05sack. He even lined up on offense for a handful of fullback snaps and special teams, becoming one of few players active in all three phases. As an unrestricted free agent, Tonga could land with contenders like the Jets, Dolphins, Steelers, or even his old team, the Cardinals, given their defensive line needs. The Patriots value his run-stopping and culture fit, but contract talks stalled late last season amid his rising value. Still, experts predict New England brings him back on a two-year $11 million deal with six to seven million guaranteed, filling their nose, tackle gap, and building on his upward trend despite some injury time. Dean and his sponsor by our partner, check out the episode description. Your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow. No earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax. S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com