Chiefs News 3/24: Khyiris Tonga signed with the wrong team

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Khyiris Tonga #95 of the New England Patriots addresses the media prior to Super Bowl LX at the Santa Clara Marriott on February 03, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images The latest 2026 NFL Free Agents Who Signed With the Wrong Team | Bleacher Report DT Khyiris Tonga, Kansas City Chiefs The Kansas City Chiefs need pass-rushers.

Last season, they tied for 26th in sacks and were in the middle of the pack with a 23. 6 percent pressure rate. This offseason, the Chiefs cut Michael Danna and allowed Charles Omenihu to walk in free agency, two rotational defensive linemen who played 957 snaps combined in the previous campaign.

Kansas City signed defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga to a three-year, $21 million contract. In 67 games, he’s yet to record a full sack. The 6’2″, 335-pounder is a run-stopper who’s played fewer than 41 percent of the defensive snaps in all five of his seasons.

The Chiefs massively overpaid for a run-stuffer when they needed a pass-rusher. Unless there’s a big move for a disruptive defender coming down the pipeline, you can pencil in the best defensive lineman for Kansas City’s ninth overall pick in the draft. How Kenneth Walker III will help Chiefs offense — from a coach’s perspective | The Athletic 1.