2025 Defense Stats
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24
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INT
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0
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2026 Projections
Signed a one-year, $2.7 million contract with the Patriots in March of 2025.
Has key role for NE in 2025
Tonga played in 14 regular-season games (eight starts) in 2025, registering 24 tackles and two defensed passes.
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.
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.
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Measurables Review
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How do Khyiris Tonga's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 2"Weight
335 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.07 secShuttle Time
4.73 secCone Drill
7.83 secVertical Jump
28.0 inBroad Jump
105 inBench Press
35 repsHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
31.00 in
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Tonga was a seventh-round selection by the Bears in 2021 before joining Minnesota back in October of 2022 and subsequently made 11 appearances as a member of the Vikings. The 338-pound interior defensive lineman is in line to start at nose tackle in 2023.
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On track to play vs. Houston
Tonga (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
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Limited in practice Wednesday
Tonga (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday.
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Won't play in wild-card round
Tonga (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's wild-card round game against the Chargers, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
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Not practicing Wednesday
Tonga (foot) did not participate in practice Wednesday.
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Out for Sunday
Tonga (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
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