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Patriots’ Milton Williams Diagnosed With High Ankle Sprain, Could Miss Multiple Weeks

New England faces a short-term test of its interior defense.

Overview

  • ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports Williams has a high ankle sprain and may be sidelined for multiple games.
  • Williams was hurt on the Jets’ opening drive after contact with Christian Barmore and did not play after halftime.
  • Coach Mike Vrabel said he sat Williams to begin treatment and assess the injury rather than risk further play.
  • Cory Durden and rookie Joshua Farmer are candidates for increased snaps, though Farmer was inactive in Week 11 with an ankle issue.
  • Williams has 27 tackles, 3.5 sacks and strong pressure metrics this season, and a mini-bye plus a Week 14 bye could help his recovery timeline.