"Williams left Thursday's game on the first series, and ended up returning to action later in the first half before head coach Mike Vrabel said he elected to shut him down for the second half. "I made a decision that we felt like we should probably just start treating that thing and get ahead of it and see where he's at the next couple of days," Vrabel said after the Patriots' 27-14 win. "He wanted to try to go. I just made a decision that I felt like was best for the team for his instance.""
"Vrabel noted that Williams joined him outside of the team's locker room after the victory to congratulate every player, a reflection of his leadership. Williams, the former Philadelphia Eagle who signed a four-year, $104 million free-agent contract with the Patriots in March, has arguably been the team's best defensive player this season. He has totaled 27 tackles, with 3.5 sacks and 8 quarterback hits, and played with a non-stop motor that has drawn praise from coaches and teammates."
Milton Williams sustained a high ankle sprain in the Patriots' win over the Jets and could miss multiple weeks. Williams left on the game's first series, returned later in the first half, then was held out of the second half to begin treatment. He joined teammates outside the locker room after the victory, reflecting leadership. Williams signed a four-year, $104 million contract in March and has been a top defensive performer with 27 tackles, 3.5 sacks, eight quarterback hits and 61% defensive snaps. The 9-2 Patriots next visit the Bengals; possible replacements include Khyiris Tonga, Cory Durden and rookie Joshua Farmer.
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