The Patriots weren’t finished adding defensive tackle help when they reached a deal with top free agent Milton Williams.

The Patriots are also signing free-agent defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga to a one-year contract worth up to $2.7 million, according to a source.

Tonga, 28, was with the Cardinals in 2024. The 6-foot-4, 338-pound defender has also spent time with the Bears, Falcons and Vikings. He was selected by the Bears out of BYU in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Tonga joins Williams, Christian Barmore, Marcus Harris, Eric Johnson, Jeremiah Pharms Jr. and Jacquelin Roy on the Patriots’ defensive tackle depth chart. The status of Barmore (blood clots) is still up in the air. The Patriots agreed to trade defensive tackle Davon Godchaux to the Saints on Monday morning.

The Patriots are adding more defensive tackle help through free agency.{ai:summary}<p>The New England Patriots have signed free-agent defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga to a one-year deal worth up to $2.7 million, bolstering their defensive line alongside Milton Williams. Tonga, previously with the Cardinals, has also played for the Bears, Falcons, and Vikings. </p><p>This move adds depth to the Patriots' defensive tackle roster, which includes Christian Barmore, Marcus Harris, and others, while the status of Barmore remains uncertain due to health issues. Additionally, the team has traded Davon Godchaux to the Saints. #sports</p>

Source: Patriots signing defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga to one-year deal

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