Milton Williams Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Patriots vs Bengals game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 15, 2025
Lands on IR as expected
The Patriots placed Williams (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
The fifth-year defensive tackle suffered a high-ankle sprain during the Patriots' 27-14 win over the Jets, and the injury is severe enough for Williams to go on injured reserve. He'll be required to miss at least the next four games, and with the Patriots on a bye Week 14, that makes Week 17 against the Jets on Sunday, Dec. 28 the earliest he can return from injured reserve. Cory Durden and Eric Gregory are poised for more snaps on the defensive line for as long as Williams is out of action.
Nov 15, 2025
Multi-week absence expected
Williams sustained a high-ankle sprain in Thursday's 27-14 win over the Jets and is expected to miss multiple weeks, Arnav Sharma of Sports Illustrated reports.
ANALYSIS
The first-year Patriot suffered a high-ankle sprain on the first drive of Thursday's win, playing just eight defensive snaps before exiting. Williams has been one of New England's most impactful defenders this season, recording 27 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, and one pass defended over the team's first 11 games. Cory Durden will likely have an expanded role on the Patriots' defensive line while Williams is sidelined.
Nov 13, 2025
Ruled out Thursday
Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday night's matchup with the Jets, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Williams left the game in the first quarter and returned later in the first half, but he has not played in the second half, per Reiss. The defensive tackle has not recorded a stat in the game. Cory Durden is his backup.
Nov 13, 2025
Back in the game
Williams (ankle) is back in the game Thursday against the Jets, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The defensive tackle briefly left the contest in the first quarter. Williams has played on at least 58 percent of the defensive snaps in every game this season for New England.
Nov 13, 2025
Questionable to return Thursday
Williams has an ankle injury and is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Jets, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The defensive tackle did not record a stat on the game's opening drive. Williams has played on a majority of the defensive snaps in every game this season for New England, recording 27 tackles (14 solo), including 3.5 sacks.
Oct 12, 2025
Good to go Sunday
Williams (illness) is active for Sunday's matchup versus the Saints.
ANALYSIS
Williams was a last-minute addition to the Patriots' injury report early Sunday due to an illness. It appears he'll be able to give it a go against New Orleans, though he probably won't be at 100 percent. New England will nonetheless look to Williams, who has 2.5 sacks through five games, to bolster its pass rush.
Oct 12, 2025
Under the weather
Williams is questionable to play against the Saints on Sunday due to an illness.
ANALYSIS
Williams was cleared to play after working through an ankle injury all week, but he's now dealing with an illness that puts him in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game. Cory Durden and rookie fourth-rounder Joshua Farmer would be in line to see more snaps at defensive end if Williams is not cleared to play.
Oct 5, 2025
Active for SNF
Williams (ankle) is active for Sunday Night Football against the Bills.
ANALYSIS
The defensive tackle surfaced on the injury report Wednesday, when he was limited in practice, and then missed Thursday's session and returned for a limited practice Friday. Though he was initially trending in the wrong direction, Williams' injury does not appear to be serious enough to keep him out of Sunday's contest. The free-agent signing has played on at least 58 percent of the defensive snaps in each of New England's first four games, recording nine tackles (seven solo), including 2.0 sacks.
Oct 3, 2025
Questionable for Sunday
Williams (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Williams downgraded from a limited practice session Wednesday to a DNP on Thursday, suggesting he's trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday. The first-year Patriot has tallied nine total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, through his first four games in New England. If he's sidelined for the Week 5 contest, Cory Durden is likely to star on the Patriots' defensive line.
Oct 2, 2025
Nursing ankle injury
Williams did not participate in Thursday's practice due to an ankle injury, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Williams popped up on Wednesday's practice report as a limited participant, so his downgrade to a DNP on Thursday indicates that he is trending in the wrong direction when it comes to his ankle injury. His practice participation Friday will provide clarity on his chances of playing in Sunday's AFC East tilt against the Bills. Cory Durden and rookie fourth-rounder Joshua Farmer would stand to see more snaps at defensive end opposite starter Christian Barmore if Milton is not cleared to play Sunday.
Mar 10, 2025
Big signing for New England
Williams is slated to sign with the Patriots on a multi-year contract worth $26 million annually, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Williams played all 17 regular-season games with the Eagles in 2024, tallying 24 total tackles (11 solo), including a career-high 5.0 sacks. He also had one pass defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Now heading into his age-26 season in fresh surroundings under new head coach Mike Vrabel, Williams will operate as an immediate starter for New England.
Feb 16, 2025
Remains productive in contract year
Williams finished the 2024 season with 24 total tackles (11 solo), including 5.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 17 regular-season games.
ANALYSIS
Williams remained a rather productive member of Philadelphia's impressive defensive line in 2024, recording a career-high 5.0 sacks during the regular season. Williams will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent, and many teams will likely be interested in pursuing him on the open market.
Nov 25, 2024
Gets to QB in win
Williams recorded two solo tackles, both of which were sacks, in Sunday's 37-20 win over the Rams.
ANALYSIS
The defensive lineman took advantage of double teams faced by his fellow lineman, Jalen Carter, throughout the night. Williams has yet to play on more than 65 percent of the defensive snaps in a game this season, but he has 15 tackles (nine solo), including 5.0 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
Nov 22, 2024
Past foot injury
Williams (foot) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams.
ANALYSIS
Williams was unable to practice Wednesday after sustaining a foot injury in the Eagles' Week 11 win over the Commanders. However, he upgraded to full participation in Friday's practice, appearing to have now moved past the issue. The Louisiana Tech product has recorded 13 total tackles across Philadelphia's first 10 games this season, and he's expected to serve as one of the team's top defensive ends in Week 12.
Nov 14, 2024
Exits Week 11 with foot injury
Williams is questionable to return to Thursday's game against Washington due to a foot issue.
ANALYSIS
Williams was deemed questionable to return near the midway point of the fourth quarter. The defensive end had one tackle prior to his exit. Moro Ojomo could be asked to take more defensive snaps if Williams is unable to return.
Sep 14, 2024
Good to go for Week 2
Williams (foot) was a full participant in Saturday's practice and he carries no injury designation ahead of Monday's game against Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
Williams popped up on the Eagles' injury report Thursday due to a foot injury. After logging back-to-back limited practices, he participated without restrictions Saturday and he will suit up for Monday's contest. The 2021 third-round pick played 29 snaps (24 on defense, five on special teams) and recorded one tackle in the Eagles' Week 1 win over the Packers.
Sep 12, 2024
Listed on injury report
Williams (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Williams will have two more chances to increase his practice participation ahead of the Eagles' Week 2 matchup against the Falcons on Monday. The 2021 third-round pick played 29 snaps (24 on defense, five on special teams) and registered one tackle in Philadelphia's Week 1 win over Green Bay.
Jan 20, 2024
More tackles, fewer sacks
Williams set a career high in tackles (42) but a career-low in sacks (0.5) in his third NFL season, playing 16 regular-season games for the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
The 2021 third-rounder started 10 games this season after started a combined two in his first two years in the league, though his snap share (46 percent) didn't beat his previous career high (41 percent) by a wide margin. He'll be on the final year of his rookie contract next season and looks to be positioned for a similar rotational role.
Dec 1, 2023
Set to return
Williams (concussion) does not have an injury status for Sunday's Week 13 clash with the 49ers, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Williams missed his first game of the season last week against Buffalo but has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in time to face San Francisco on Sunday. The third-year defensive tackle has filled a rotational role for the Eagles this season, tallying 25 tackles (13 solo), including a half-sack, over 10 contests.
Nov 24, 2023
Won't suit up Week 12
Williams (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's clash with the Bills.
ANALYSIS
Williams suffered a head injury during last Monday's win against the Chiefs and remains in the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. The 24-year-old has been a key rotational piece for the Eagles' defense this season, so his absence will be felt. Moro Ojomo could be called upon for the first time since Week 6 to take some of Williams' snaps.
Oct 29, 2023
Back in game
Williams (shoulder) returned to Sunday's matchup with Washington, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Williams briefly exited the contest with a shoulder injury, but he has now quickly returned. He'll be back in his reserve role on Philadelphia's defensive line.
Oct 29, 2023
Dealing with shoulder injury
Williams (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest with the Commanders.
ANALYSIS
Williams suffered a shoulder injury in the first half and his return is now uncertain. In his absence, Kentavius Street will likely take on an increased workload at defensive tackle.
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