{"id":812717,"date":"2026-03-14T23:32:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T23:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/812717\/"},"modified":"2026-03-14T23:32:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T23:32:16","slug":"chiefs-free-agent-signee-reveals-why-kansas-city-was-a-perfect-fit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/812717\/","title":{"rendered":"Chiefs free agent signee reveals why Kansas City was a \u2018perfect fit\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chiefs free agent signee reveals why Kansas City was a \u2018perfect fit\u2019<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Former New England Patriots defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga could not be happier to sign with the <\/a>Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> in free agency. Aside from joining a team with decorated championship lineage, Tonga is excited to play for a coach who shares his BYU ties.<\/p>\n

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Tonga, who inked a three-year deal, said it was a \u201cno-brainer\u201d to sign with the Chiefs in free agency, pointing to his sharing an alma mater with head coach Andy Reid, who graduated from BYU. The defensive tackle and converted fullback said he is also excited to play<\/a> in Kansas City\u2019s system.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a no-brainer for me to come here,\u201d Tonga said. \u201cGot ties with Coach Reid and with BYU. System-wise, it\u2019s perfect, so just excited to be here.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Chiefs will be Tonga\u2019s fifth different team ahead of his sixth season in the league. The 29-year-old began his career with the Chicago Bears and spent time with the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals before most recently playing for the Patriots.<\/p>\n

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Tonga became one of the most underrated two-way players in the league during his lone season with the Patriots. New England head coach Mike Vrabel experimented with using him as a fullback<\/a>, which worked well late in the year.<\/p>\n

Tonga figures to immediately slot in as the Chiefs\u2019 starting defensive tackle next to six-time All-Pro Chris Jones. Kansas City lost Derrick Nnadi, Charles Omenihu and Leo Chenal from its starting front-seven.<\/p>\n

The Chiefs have not been hyperactive in free agency, making Tonga one of their most notable offseason acquisitions.<\/p>\n

Related: Alohi Gilman reveals secret role Drue Tranquill played in Chiefs signing<\/a><\/p>\n

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