"Loaded with the most cap space to spend and plenty of roster improvements needed, the Patriots were bound to make some big-time moves in free agency, and perhaps the boldest of all was signing defensive tackle Milton Williams to the richest contract in franchise history. It was quite a show of confidence from the new regime, especially since they outbid the Panthers, with whom Williams had neared an agreement until they made a bigger offer."
"Although the defense was a part of the issue in their effort against Geno Smith and the Raiders' offense, it was mostly the secondary that was problematic, allowing six completions of over 20+ yards on the day. The defensive line, however, was much more stout, only allowing first-round running back Ashton Jeanty to total 55 yards on the ground throughout the game. Part of that was due to Williams' performance, which also made for a tougher day for Smith."
"Williams recorded a team-high of seven total pressures, two quarterback hits, four combined tackles with one for a loss, two run stuffs, and a 23.3% pass rush win rate on a career-high 49 snaps, according to PFF."
The Patriots used significant cap space to sign defensive tackle Milton Williams to the richest contract in franchise history, outbidding the Panthers. Williams arrived after an impressive 2024 season with the Eagles capped by a standout Super Bowl performance, though concerns existed about his limited snaps and the large contract. In the season opener against the Raiders, Williams produced seven pressures, two quarterback hits, four tackles including one for loss, two run stuffs, and a 23.3% pass rush win rate on a career-high 49 snaps per PFF. The defensive line limited Ashton Jeanty to 55 rushing yards while the secondary allowed multiple big completions.
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