FOXBORO — Patriots defensive deal with Milton Williams made his long-awaited return to the sphere in Sunday’s 38-10 win over the Dolphins.
The high-priced free-agent addition acknowledged Sunday that his ankle got here out of the sport feeling somewhat sore.
“I’ve obtained a high-ankle (sprain), so it ain’t finna simply go away,” Williams mentioned. “So it’s simply one thing I’m going to must cope with. Maintain working with our coaching workers and maintain shifting ahead.”
Williams, who was activated Saturday after a six-week absence, had two tackles, together with a deal with for loss.
“I simply felt good,” Williams mentioned. “I simply felt good being again, being on the market. Sitting on the sofa, that’s rubbish. I ain’t gonna lie… Little rusty, however it was simply good to place my arms on any person and run round somewhat bit at sport pace.”
Williams has been one of many Patriots’ finest defenders this season, his first in a Patriots uniform. The Patriots’ run protection noticed a precipitous dropoff in Williams’ absence.
The postseason additionally may see the return of Patriots linebackers Robert Spillane and Harold Landry III, and defensive deal with Khyiris Tonga.
