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Not practicing Wednesday Tonga (foot) did not participate in practice Wednesday.

Impact 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.

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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.

Impact 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.

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Still sidelined by foot injury Tonga (foot) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Week 17 Tonga (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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 in Week 17.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week with DNP Tonga (foot) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Week-to-week with foot issue Tonga (foot) is considered to have a one or two-week injury and should be back for the playoffs, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Tonga left Sunday night's game against the Ravens in the first half and was unable to return. The starting nose tackle for the Patriots is a key part of their defense, so his availability for an inevitable playoff push is a big win for the team. Since the 29-year-old may miss the rest of the regular season, Eric Gregory will likely be called upon to face the Jets in Week 17 and maybe the Dolphins in Week 18.

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Won't return Sunday Tonga (foot) has been downgraded to out for the rest of Sunday night's game against the Ravens.

Impact The nose tackle suffered the injury during the first half after making three tackles. Eric Gregory is his backup.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game Sunday Tonga (foot) is questionable to return to Sunday night's game against the Ravens.

Impact The nose tackle suffered the foot injury at some point during the first half after making three tackles. In Tonga's absence, Eric Gregory could see more snaps.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full practice Tonga (chest) logged a full practice Wednesday.

Impact Tonga missed New England's Week 13 win over the Giants with a chest injury, though he had the team's bye week to pick up extra rest. He's in to return for a pivotal Week 15 showdown with the Bills.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 10, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

No go for MNF Tonga (chest) is inactive for Monday night's contest against the Giants.

Impact Tonga went the wrong direction at practice during the week, going from a limited participant Wednesday to a non-participant by the end of the week while nursing a chest injury he suffered in Week 12. The defensive lineman will now be forced to miss his first game of the year. In his absence, Eric Gregory is a top candidate to handle the lion's share of workload at nose tackle versus New York.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could play in Week 13 Tonga (chest) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Giants, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact The BYU product downgraded from limited practice Thursday to a DNP on Friday, suggesting he's trending in the wrong direction ahead of Monday night's contest. Tonga has appeared in all 12 of New England's games this season, tallying 19 total tackles and two passes defensed. If he's unavailable in Week 13, Eric Gregory will likely play as the Patriots' top nose tackle.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Friday Tonga (chest) did not practice Friday.

Impact Tonga was limited Thursday, so this is a downgrade for the defensive lineman. He was injured in last Sunday's win over the Bengals and was unable to return to that contest.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Tonga (chest) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Tonga sustained a chest injury late in the first half of Sunday's 26-20 victory over the Bengals and was unable to return to the game. The starting nose tackle's ability to practice Wednesday means he is likely trending towards playing in Monday night's contest against the Giants.

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Exits with chest injury Tonga (chest) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bengals, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Tonga appeared to sustain the injury late in the first half, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Eric Gregory should see more snaps on the defensive line for as long as Tonga is out of the game.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • NESN.COM

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NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • NESN.COM

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NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • BOSTON.COM

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NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • NESN.COM

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NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Past knee injury Tonga (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Tonga sustained a knee injury during New England's Week 8 win over Cleveland, but it doesn't appear to be a serious issue as he was able to practice Thursday without restriction. Barring any setbacks, the 2021 seventh-rounder is on track to play against the Falcons on Sunday. Tonga has started in each of the Patriots' last two games and has logged four tackles (two solo), including one tackle for a loss, over that span.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in Wednesday's practice Tonga (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Tonga sustained a knee injury during the Patriots' Week 8 win over the Browns, though the good news was that the injury wasn't deemed serious. He was able to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday, and a full session over the next two days would put him in the clear to play against the Falcons on Sunday. The 2021 seventh-rounder has 11 tackles (five solo) over his last four games.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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