KHYIRIS TONGA NEWS

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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots are NFL's first team to 10 wins, suddenly fighting injury bug with a game left before bye

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NOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press

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 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 23 • NESN.COM

Could Milton Williams Injury Force Patriots To Shelve Offensive Wrinkle? One Patriots' insider believes that the Patriots may stop using Khyiris Tonga at fullback in the wake of Milton Williams' ankle injury.

NOVEMBER 17 • NESN.COM

Patriots have a new secret weapon on offense in 335-pound defensive tackle The Patriots have seemingly found a new offensive weapon in 335-pound defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga, who has doled out damage as a fullback...

NOVEMBER 12 • BOSTON.COM

Mike Vrabel Shares High Praise For Patriots D-Tackle Playing Both Ways Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel had great things to say about defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga, who has been playing snaps on offense.

NOVEMBER 11 • NESN.COM

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NOVEMBER 6 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots Tackle Gives Injury Update Before Week 9 Vs. Falcons New England Patriots defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga gave an update on his knee injury Monday, six days before Week 9 vs. the Atlanta Falcons...

OCTOBER 27 • NESN.COM

Patriots' confidence soars in midst of 5-game win streak under 1st-year coach Mike Vrabel

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OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Marcus Jones and Khyiris Tonga | Player Media Availability 10/26 Patriots players Marcus Jones and Khyiris Tonga address the media on Monday, October 27, 2025. TIMECODE JONES / 00:00-05:26 TONGA / 05:26-13...

OCTOBER 27 • PATRIOTS.COM

Avoids serious injury Tonga told reporters Monday that everything is "good" after exiting Sunday's 32-13 win over the Browns due to a knee injury, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Tonga played 25 total snaps (17 on defense, eight on special teams) and recorded two total tackles prior to exiting Sunday's win with a knee injury. However, following his comments Monday, it appears he avoided a serious issue. Tonga's practice participation throughout the week will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play in the Week 9 matchup with the Falcons.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Questionable to return Tonga (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact Tonga exited the second half with a knee injury and is questionable to return. The Patriots do not have another active nose tackle and will likely turn to Milton Williams alongside their other defensive ends to make an impact on the defensive line.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga's lifelong journey one of patience, persistence, and reflection - The Boston Globe Difficult times in his youth served to make Tonga stronger in the long run. In his fifth NFL season and with a fourth team, he may have foun...

OCTOBER 25 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Patriots' Offseason Signing Praised As 'Unsung' Role Player ESPN's Mike Reiss named New England Patriots defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga as the team's "unsung" player this season.

OCTOBER 21 • NESN.COM

Austin Hooper, Josh Dobbs, Jeremiah Pharms, Khyiris Tonga, Kyle Williams and Milton Williams | Player Media Availability 8/11 Patriots players Joshua Dobbs, Austin Hooper, Jeremiah Pharms Jr., Khyiris Tonga, Kyle Williams, and Milton Williams address the media on Mo...

AUGUST 11 • PATRIOTS.COM

Khyiris Tonga, Josh Dobbs, Harold Landry III, Craig Woodson, Cole Strange and Alex Austin | Player Media Availability 7/29 Patriots players Khyiris Tonga, Joshua Dobbs, Harold Landry III, Craig Woodson, Cole Strange, and Alex Austin address the media on Tuesday,...

JULY 29 • PATRIOTS.COM

Khyiris Tonga Joins Patriots Unfiltered Patriots defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga joins Patriots Unfiltered on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

JULY 29 • PATRIOTS.COM

Free Agent Signings Mack Hollins & Khyiris Tonga's First Interviews as New England Patriots Watch an exclusive interview with Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins and defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga. Both Hollins and Tonga signed with...

MARCH 18 • PATRIOTS.COM