In their efforts to get back into playoff contention and rebuild the culture inside Gillette Stadium, the New England Patriots made some major investments this offseason. They were the biggest spenders in the NFL in free agency, bringing in high-profile players such as Stefon Diggs, Milton Williams and Carlton Davis on multi-year deals.
Compared to those, Khyiris Tonga’s one-year, $2.1 million contract flew under the radar. Maybe it shouldn’t have.
Serving as the No. 3 defensive tackle alongside Williams and Christian Barmore, the 29-year-old has seen regular snaps with the starting defense so far in training camp.