The Atlanta Falcons announced that they are signing DL Khyiris Tonga to their practice squad on Monday.
OFFICIAL: We have signed DL Khyiris Tonga to our practice squad.
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 5, 2022
Atlanta’s practice squad now includes:
Tonga, 26, was drafted by the Bears in the seventh round out of BYU in the 2021 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year deal worth $3,563,647 that also includes an $83,647 signing bonus.
During his four-year college career, Tonga recorded 130 total tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and 12 pass defenses in 47 career games.
In 2021, Tonga started in 15 games for the Bears, making two starts and recording 24 tackles.
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