Robert Tonyan - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Not much action in 2025 Tonyan finished the 2025 regular season with one reception for one yard in 17 games.

Impact Tonyan signed with the Chiefs' active roster in late August after previously signing to their practice squad. The 31-year-old spent the majority of the season as the No.3 tight end behind Travis Kelce and Noah Gray. Tonyan is set to hit free agency, where he'll likely compete for a depth role once again.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Distant third in TE snaps in Week 14 Tonyan went without a target while playing four of the Chiefs' 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Texans.

Impact As has been a recurring trend all season, Tonyan ranked a distant third in snaps among Chiefs tight ends, with Travis Kelce (91 percent snap share) and Noah Gray (45 percent) comfortably outpacing him. Tonyan has suited up for all 13 of the Chiefs' games this season but has been limited to just one catch for one yard on one target across 126 snaps on offense.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs hyped up Robert Tonyan all preseason but now he's invisible Robert Tonyan earned preseason buzz, but the Chiefs have yet to use him meaningfully.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Chiefs add veteran TE Robert Tonyan to active roster The Kansas City Chiefs signed tight end Robert Tonyan to the active roster and added running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire to the practice squa...

AUGUST 29, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

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AUGUST 29, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Signed to active roster The Chiefs signed Tonyan from their practice squad to their active roster Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Tonyan first signed with KC in mid-March, and he was released on cutdown day Tuesday before joining the team's practice squad one day later. The veteran tight end has now been made a part of the active roster, where he's set to serve as depth behind Travis Kelce, Noah Gray and Jared Wiley. Tonyan has plenty of experience to bring to the table, having seven seasons of NFL action on his resume.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins practice squad in KC Tonyan was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Tonyan was released by the team Tuesday, but he ultimately decided to stick around Kansas City as a member of the practice squad. The tight end has played in 90 regular-season contests in his NFL career, so he'll provide the Chiefs with a rather experienced depth option in 2025.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Kansas City Tonyan was released by the Chiefs on Tuesday.

Impact Tonyan signed with the Chiefs in March and was unable to do enough during the preseason to earn a spot on the 53-man roster. The 31-year-old tight end recorded just three catches for 49 yards in his preseason action. Tonyan will now look to find a role with another team ahead of the 2025 season.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Nagy on Robert Tonyan: 'He's Had a Great Camp' | Press Conference 8/19 Matt Nagy speaks to the media on Tuesday, August 19.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Robert Tonyan is forcing the Chiefs to rethink their tight end plans Brett Veach is going to have to rethink things at tight end given Robert Tonyan's performance.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

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AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Minshew's off-platform TD pass to Tonyan gets Chiefs on scoreboard in Seattle Quarterback Gardner Minshew's off-platform touchdown pass to tight Robert Tonyan gets Kansas City Chiefs on the scoreboard in Seattle.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • NFL.COM

TOUCHDOWN: Gardner Minshew's Off-Platform Pass to Robert Tonyan Gets Kansas City Chiefs on Scoreboard in Seattle Quarterback Gardner Minshew's off-platform touchdown pass to tight end Robert Tonyan gets Kansas City Chiefs on the scoreboard in Seattle.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Travis Kelce thinks the Chiefs tight end room is loaded behind him Kelce had a lot of exciting things to say about Noah Gray and Robert Tonyan.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Robert Tonyan on NFL Preseason: 'I Want To Get Better Every Day and Those Games Are a Great Opportunity To Do So' | Press Conference 8/5 Robert Tonyan spoke to the media following training camp practice on Tuesday, August 5.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Robert Tonyan might be turning training camp buzz into a real roster role Veteran tight end Robert Tonyan has stood out in Chiefs training camp so far.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Chiefs Add Depth Behind Travis Kelce Amid Report of Reduced Role in 2025 The Chiefs added veteran tight end Robert Tonyan to provide depth behind Travis Kelce.

MARCH 11, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Signing with Kansas City Tonyan is slated to sign with the Chiefs, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Tonyan spent the majority of the 2024 regular season bouncing back and forth between the Vikings' practice squad and active roster before being cut in late November. He signed with the Chiefs' practice squad in late December, and although he was let go mid-January, he will return to Kansas City for the 2025 season. Tonyan will likely compete for the No. 3 tight end role behind Travis Kelce and Noah Gray in training camp.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets let go Tonyan was cut from the Chiefs' practice squad Wednesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact Tonyan landed with Kansas City on Dec. 23 after he was let go by the Vikings. The Indiana State product never made it to the Chiefs' active roster over the last three weeks and his exit made room for Jason Brownlee to be added to the practice squad.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Chiefs' practice squad Kansas City signed Tonyan to their practice squad Monday.

Impact After bouncing between Minnesota's practice squad and active roster this season, Tonyan was eventually cut from the practice squad in late November. Now, he'll be a part of the Chiefs' practice squad with the option of being bumped up to the team's roster should they need him. The veteran tight end has yet to record a catch this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from Minnesota's practice squad The Vikings released Tonyan from their practice squad Friday.

Impact Tonyan bounced between Minnesota's active roster and practice squad throughout the campaign, and he has played in five games, logging 14 offensive snaps without a target. The veteran tight end has had success in the NFL in the past -- including in 2020, when he tallied 52 catches for 586 yards and 11 touchdowns with the Packers -- so it seems likely that he'll find another opportunity with a team in need of tight-end depth. Tonyan's departure from the Vikings' practice squad made room for the team to officially sign former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones to the practice squad.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Tonyan reverted to the Vikings' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Tonyan played six snaps (two on offense, four on special teams) and did not record a stat during the Vikings' 30-20 loss to the Rams on Thursday night. Tonyan has been elevated from the practice squad three times this year, which is the most that a team can do in a season. The Vikings would have to sign the 30-year-old tight end to the active roster if they wish for Tonyan to continue to play in Minnesota.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Thursday's contest The Vikings elevated Tonyan from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Thursday's game against the Rams.

Impact T.J. Hockenson (knee) will remain on injured reserve, opening the door for Tonyan to be elevated to the active roster Thursday. Tonyan will serve as the Vikings' No. 3 tight end behind Johnny Mundt and Josh Oliver. Tonyan has not seen a target across his four regular-season outings this year.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opts to stick around in Minnesota Tonyan signed with the Vikings' practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Despite being released from the active roster for the second time this month, Tonyan appears to like his environment enough to stay in Minnesota on the practice squad. He will continue to provide depth at tight end for as long as T.J. Hockenson (knee) is sidelined.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Minnesota again The Vikings released Tonyan on Tuesday.

Impact Tonyan was signed to the Vikings' active roster Oct. 19 for the second time this season to serve as the No. 3 tight end behind Josh Oliver and Johnny Mundt. With T.J. Hockenson (knee) on track to return from injured reserve for Week 8 or 9, there doesn't appear to be room for Tonyan, and he will be released for the second time this month. Tonyan could stick around in Minnesota and sign with the practice squad again, but he has an opportunity to explore his options and sign with a team in need of depth at tight end.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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