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Injury Ankle
Est. Return 1/4/2026
2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
27
SACKS
3.5
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Williams worked in a rotational role with the Eagles last season, but after signing the defensive tackle to a franchise-record four-year, $104 million contract, the Patriots are counting on the 2021 third-rounder to anchor their defensive line this season and beyond. With that in mind, look for the 6-foot-3, 290-pounder to easily eclipse his 2024 stats (24 tackles, 5.0 sacks) with the expanded workload that's coming his way. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $104 million contract with the Patriots in March of 2025.
Not ready to return Week 17
Williams (ankle) won't be activated off IR ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.
ANALYSIS
Williams has been sidelined since Week 12 due to a high-ankle sprain. He was designated to return to practice Tuesday but isn't quite ready to return to game action. That means Cory Durden should continue having a major role along the Patriots' defensive line.
Williams has been sidelined since Week 12 due to a high-ankle sprain. He was designated to return to practice Tuesday but isn't quite ready to return to game action. That means Cory Durden should continue having a major role along the Patriots' defensive line.
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Measurables Review
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How do Milton Williams' measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 3"Weight
290 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.63 secShuttle Time
4.33 secCone Drill
6.96 secVertical Jump
38.5 inBroad Jump
121 inBench Press
34 repsHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
31.50 in
2022 Fantasy Outlook
The Eagles selected Williams in the third round of the 2021 draft, and he went on to play a rotational role in his rookie season. He played in all 17 games, starting two, and was on the field for 41 percent of the team's defensive snaps, recording two sacks and 30 tackles. Continued development could see his role expand this year, but he's still stuck behind at least Fletcher Cox and Javon Hargrave on the tackle depth chart, as well as potentially 2022 13th-overall pick Jordan Davis.
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Set to return to practice
The Patriots designated Williams (ankle) for return from injured reserve Tuesday.
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Lands on IR as expected
The Patriots placed Williams (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday.
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Multi-week absence expected
Williams sustained a high-ankle sprain in Thursday's 27-14 win over the Jets and is expected to miss multiple weeks, Arnav Sharma of Sports Illustrated reports.
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Ruled out Thursday
Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday night's matchup with the Jets, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
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Back in the game
Williams (ankle) is back in the game Thursday against the Jets, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
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Second-best free agent per Athletic
David DeChant, Jourdan Rodrigue and Vic Tafur of The Athletic rank Williams as the second-best free agent available in the 2025 offseason in Thursday's updated free agency rankings.
ANALYSIS
Despite modest sack numbers, Williams is elite at generating pressure from the interior, as his 14.2 percent pressure rate during the 2024 regular season was third-highest among interior defensive linemen with at least 100 pass rush attempts. The Athletic staff compares Williams to Malik Jackson, whose contract in the 2016 offseason was for the equivalent of $25 million per year, and Williams is well positioned to get at least $20 million per season on his next deal.
Despite modest sack numbers, Williams is elite at generating pressure from the interior, as his 14.2 percent pressure rate during the 2024 regular season was third-highest among interior defensive linemen with at least 100 pass rush attempts. The Athletic staff compares Williams to Malik Jackson, whose contract in the 2016 offseason was for the equivalent of $25 million per year, and Williams is well positioned to get at least $20 million per season on his next deal.