Patriots fail to re-sign Khyiris Tonga due to contract disagreements
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 4:04 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The New England Patriots did not re-sign defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga during the offseason. Insider Greg Bedard explained that the Patriots were unwilling to meet Tonga's contract demands of a deal worth between $350,000 and $500,000. Although the team showed interest in retaining him, they ultimately let him explore free agency, leading Tonga to sign a three-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Patriots have since shifted their focus to Cory Durden as their top nose tackle, who has shown promise in training camp.
- •Khyiris Tonga did not sign with the Patriots due to contract disputes.
- •Patriots offered less than $500,000 for Tonga's return.
- •Tonga signed a three-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- •Cory Durden is now the top nose tackle for the Patriots.
- •Tonga had a successful season as a run-stuffer for New England.
- 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Real reason Patriots failed to re-sign standout DT reportedly revealed
"One Patriots insider went into detail on the reason the team failed to re-sign defensive run-stuffer Khyiris Tonga.
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