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Patriots Place DT Milton Williams on IR With High Ankle Sprain, Out at Least Four Games

The high-ankle sprain leaves a four-game void New England plans to cover with rookie Bradyn Swinson plus a heavier interior rotation.

Oct 19, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; New England Patriots defensive end Milton Williams (97) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Cameron Ward (1) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 16: Head coach Mike Vrabel of the New England Patriots looks on prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Milton Williams has been one of the top players on the Patriots' defense this season.
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Overview

  • New England officially placed Williams on injured reserve Saturday, ruling him out until at least Week 17 after games against the Bengals, Giants, Bills and Ravens.
  • Williams hurt his ankle on the Jets’ opening drive after a collision with Christian Barmore, briefly returned, then was shut down at halftime as Mike Vrabel opted to start treatment.
  • ESPN reported the injury as a high-ankle sprain expected to cost multiple weeks, confirming the severity that prompted the IR move.
  • The Patriots promoted rookie outside linebacker Bradyn Swinson to the 53-man roster and will lean on interior options such as Khyiris Tonga, Cory Durden, Joshua Farmer and Eric Gregory.
  • Williams, a $104 million free-agent addition, has started all 11 games with 27 tackles and 3.5 sacks for a 9-2 team that ranks among the NFL’s best in run defense.