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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...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

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3 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 9 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

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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

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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

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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

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.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 2 • NESN.COM

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.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

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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