Former Indiana State tight end Robert Tonyan sees his previous experience as a Green Bay Packer being particularly valuable as he begins the 2026 season with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Tonyan now is a member of the Chiefs’ practice squad.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Robert Tonyan signs autographs during Back Together Weekend at the team’s training camp July 27 in St. Joseph, Mo.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Robert Tonyan signs autographs during Back Together Weekend at the team’s training camp July 27 in St. Joseph, Mo.
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