Overview
- Mike Vrabel confirmed Williams’ 21-day return window has begun and that he is back practicing.
- If practices go well, he could be activated in time for Sunday’s game at the Jets, pending a cleared roster spot.
- Williams said doctors deemed the ankle stable enough to avoid surgery after his Week 11 high-ankle sprain and four-game IR stint.
- Reports note New England’s defense has slipped without him, allowing 4.6 yards per carry since Week 12 with a bottom-10 sack rate.
- Injuries to fellow defensive tackles Khyiris Tonga and Joshua Farmer heighten the importance of his potential return with the postseason nearing.