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The 5 NFL Teams That Improved the Most This Offseason Following NFL Draft

Which teams have improved the most in the NFL offseason? Here are five teams that have done more to improve their roster than anyone else.

MAY 8 • FOX SPORTS

The 5 NFL Teams That Improved the Most This Offseason Following NFL Draft

Chiefs' Newest Jersey Numbers Lack Important Clarification KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kenneth Walker got his familiar No. 9, and new safety Alohi Gilman will don 17 for the Chiefs. Meanwhile, when nose tackl...

APRIL 1 • SI.COM

Patriots linked to massive Khyiris Tonga replacement in bold new mock draft The Patriots need to find a replacement for Khyiris Tonga on defense, and they accomplish that in CBS Sports' latest mock draft.

MARCH 15 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Patriots' biggest free agency mistake might be even worse than initially thought The Patriots had every reason to bring back defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga in free agency, only to see him sign with the Chiefs instead.

MARCH 14 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Chiefs still aren't done fixing defensive tackle after Khyiris Tonga signing Khyiris Tonga was a great start, but the Chiefs are not done building the defensive line just yet.

MARCH 13 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Photos: Free Agent Signees Spend the Day in Kansas City 2026 Free Agent Signees Kenneth Walker III, Khyiris Tonga, and Alohi Gilman arrive in Kansas City, MO.

MARCH 12 • CHIEFS.COM

Five Things to Know About New Chiefs DT Khyiris Tonga The Chiefs signed Tonga on Thursday

MARCH 12 • CHIEFS.COM

Khyiris Tonga: 'It was a No-Brainer for Me To Come Here' | Press Conference 3/12 Khyiris Tonga speaks to the media on Thursday, March 12.

MARCH 12 • CHIEFS.COM

Agrees to three-year deal with KC Tonga agreed to a three-year, $21 million contract with the Chiefs on Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Tonga parlayed his solid 2025 season with New England into a nice payday from Kansas City, as his new contract includes $14 million in guaranteed money. The deal can be made official at the start of the new league year Wednesday. Prior to making eight starts along the interior of the defensive line for the Patriots in the 2025 regular season, Tonga made seven regular-season starts across four previous seasons split between the Bears, Vikings and Cardinals.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots Reportedly at Contract Impasse with Starting DT New England Patriots defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga was one of the team’s most reliable and productive defenders during the 2025 regular sea...

FEBRUARY 27 • SI.COM

NFL Combine: Patriots GM Expects More 'Improvement' From Drake Maye, Will Campbell

How do the Patriots improve again in 2026? Eliot Wolf pointed to Drake Maye, but he wouldn't share much about key roster decisions on Stefon...

FEBRUARY 24 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Combine: Patriots GM Expects More 'Improvement' From Drake Maye, Will Campbell

Patriots Should Prioritize Keeping DT Khyiris Tonga New England Patriots defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga was one of the team’s most reliable and productive defenders during the 2025 regular sea...

FEBRUARY 18 • SI.COM

Analysis: Examining the Patriots Impending Free Agents Heading Into the 2026 Offseason K'Lavon Chaisson, Jaylinn Hawkins, and Khyiris Tonga headline the Patriots six unrestricted free agents this offseason.

FEBRUARY 16 • PATRIOTS.COM

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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Khyiris Tonga showed Patriots in Super Bowl LX why Bears were eager to let him go Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga did not have quite the Super Bowl performance he was hoping for with the New England Pat...

FEBRUARY 9 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Mike Vrabel Received Awesome Gift From Player's Mom Before Super Bowl - NESN.com New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel became an unofficial member of the bloodline before Super Bowl LX. Vrabel, who leads his team in...

FEBRUARY 8 • NESN.COM

5 Takeaways From the Patriots' Win Over the Broncos

The Patriots are headed to their 12th Super Bowl, the most by any franchise in NFL history. Here are our takeaways from the AFC title game.

JANUARY 25 • FOX SPORTS

5 Takeaways From the Patriots' Win Over the Broncos

Winter weather continuing to impact NFL playoff games If you’ve ever wondered what an NFL playoff game looks like when both teams forget they’re allowed to keep the football, congrats - Texans v...

JANUARY 21 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Khyiris Tonga sacks C.J. Stroud for an 8-yard loss New England Patriots defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga sacks C.J. Stroud.

JANUARY 18 • PATRIOTS.COM

On track to play vs. Houston Tonga (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact A foot injury prevented Tonga from playing in the Patriots' last three games, including their wild-card round win over the Chargers this past Thursday. With a full practice under his belt, the fifth-year defensive tackle is on track to be available for Sunday's AFC divisional-round clash against the Texans. Tonga posted 24 tackles (nine solo) and two pass defenses across 14 regular-season games.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson and More | Player Media Availability 1/15 Patriots players Milton Williams, Jaylinn Hawkins, Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson, Khyiris Tonga, and Kayshon Boutte address the me...

JANUARY 15 • PATRIOTS.COM

Limited in practice Wednesday Tonga (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday.

Impact Tonga practiced for the first time since suffering a foot injury in Week 16 against Baltimore. The 29-year-old will need to at least remain limited in practice Thursday and Friday for a chance to play in the Patriots' AFC divisional round matchup against the Broncos. The five-year pro has 24 tackles (nine solo) and two pass breakups through 14 regular season games.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots Injuries: Key Defender Returns To Practice Ahead Of Texans Clash - NESN.com Wednesday’s practice offered good news on the Patriots injury front. First and foremost, star cornerback Christian Gonzalez participated, al...

JANUARY 14 • NESN.COM

Patriots Reveal Game Statuses For Wild-Card Matchup With Chargers - NESN.com The New England Patriots ruled out just one player prior to their wild-card matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Khyiris Tonga (...

JANUARY 9 • NESN.COM

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.

Impact Tonga missed the last two games of the regular season, which he finished with 24 tackles (15 nine solo) in 14 games. Eric Gregory is poised to take on a larger role on the interior of the defensive line in Tonga's absence Sunday.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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