Patriots Fans Receive Massive Milton Williams Injury Update

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel revealed on Tuesday that three players were in the concussion protocol leading up to Week 17 vs. the New York Jets.

The good news, however, is that one of the team’s best defenders is on the mend.

“#Patriots DL Milton Williams will practice this week, his first week of being eligible to come off IR, per Mike Vrabel,” Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald posted on Bluesky.

#Patriots DL Milton Williams will practice this week, his first week of being eligible to come off IR, per Mike Vrabel.

— Andrew Callahan (@andrewcallahan.bsky.social) 2025-12-23T16:04:16.901Z

Defensive tackle Milton Williams has missed the last four games after being placed on injured reserve with an ankle ailment on Nov. 15.

“DT Milton Williams (ankle) on his return to practice this week: ‘I’m feeling good. Just have to see how it responds. If all goes well, it will be a good thing for the Patriots,'” ESPN’s Mike Reiss posted on Bluesky.

DT Milton Williams (ankle) on his return to practice this week: “I’m feeling good. Just have to see how it responds. If all goes well, it will be a good thing for the Patriots.”

— Mike Reiss (@mikereiss.bsky.social) 2025-12-23T17:00:09.595Z

The offseason signing has the third-most sacks on the team (3.5) and is tied for third in quarterback hits (eight) and tackles for loss (seven) as well.