The New England Patriots struck several times on the first day of the NFL Free Agency to strengthen their defense. However, no deal looks as significant as the obligation of a Super Bowl winner.
According to unanimous media reports, the New England Patriots have signed defensive tackle Milton Williams from the Philadelphia Eagles. The deal is said to bring him an average of $ 26 million a year, which is the third highest average for a defensive tackle. According to Adam Schefter from “ESPN”, it is a four -year contract of $ 104 million. 63 million dollars are guaranteed.
Williams was a third -round pick of the Eagles in Draft 2024 and played his best season with 5 sacks and 54 pressures in 2024. It is considered one of the best inside rusher in the league and thus fits perfectly into the expected new defensive system of the Patriots under Head Coach Mike Vrabel and defensive coordinator Terrell Williams.
Williams recently shone in the Super Bowl with the Eagles against the Kansas City Chiefs and brought it to four pressures, two sacks and also conquered a fumble of Patrick Mahomes on the way to the 40:22 Kanter victory Phillys.
Patriots also get new cornerback
Previously, the Patriots Nose Tackle had traded Godchaux to the New Orleans Saints to free the square next to Chris Barmore in the middle of the defensive line.
In addition to Williams, the Patriots also signed Cornerback Carlton Davis from the Detroit Lions. That comes for three years and $ 60 million and apparently replaces Jonathan Jones, who is free agent. Davis will start from Christian Gonzalez and is a similarly physically strong cornerback that Press can play coverage.
In addition, the Patriots also secured LineBacker Robert Spillane, whom Vrabel still knows from Tennessee. Spillane was an Undrafted Free Agent of the Titans from 2018, but last played for the Las Vegas Raiders for two years.