The Patriots beat out the Panthers to sign star defensive tackle Milton Williams in free agency. The New England Patriots were expected to be busy heading into free agency after they were armed with the most cap space in the league.

The top-tier pass rushers in today's NFL may be more famous, but you can argue that the interior linemen are just as important. Not only are stars like Chris Jones, Dexter Lawrence and Jalen Carter called upon to stuff the run,

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Josh Sweat (19) reacts after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans.

Star defensive tackle Milton Williams has changed course and will now sign with the New England Patriots over the Carolina Panthers.

This one gets a dateline, because its origin is the Big Easy. For most of Super Bowl week, Milton Williams and Josh Sweat shared a table during the Eagles’ interview availability in a partitioned ballroom on the third floor of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside,

Williams hits pay dirt with reportedly a Patriots record-setting contract agreement after coming up big in the Super Bowl for the Eagles.

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