Chiefs Sign Defensive Tackle Khyiris Tonga to Three-Year Deal

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga to a three-year, $21 million contract with $14 million guaranteed. Tonga, who spent 2025 with the Patriots, recorded career-highs in pressures (17) and tackles (20). A hole-plugging nose tackle, he will start next to Chris Jones in the Chiefs' base front and may contribute as a situational fullback.