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Patriots' Milton Williams Misses Thursday Practice With Ankle Injury Ahead of Bills Game

An NFL Network report characterizes the ankle issue as not significant, leaving Friday's status update as the next checkpoint.

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New England Patriots' Milton Williams (97) and Christian Barmore during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Foxboro, MA - Milton Williams stretches during Patriot’s practice at Gillette Stadium . (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)

Overview

  • The defensive tackle was downgraded from limited on Wednesday to a non-participant on Thursday with an ankle injury, per the official report.
  • Ian Rapoport reported the injury does not sound significant, though the team has not determined his availability for Sunday night in Buffalo.
  • Coaches and medical staff will evaluate Williams at Friday’s practice before issuing the final game designations.
  • If he cannot play, New England could lean on Khyiris Tonga and rookie Joshua Farmer, with Eric Gregory a potential elevation.
  • Williams leads the team in tackles for loss and has two sacks, pairing with Christian Barmore on a front that has bolstered the run defense against a high-powered Bills offense.