The Patriots were far from the only suitor for Williams, with multiple teams lining up to give the D-lineman a significant pay day given his age, production (five sacks, 10 QB hits, seven tackles for loss in 2024), and stellar play during the 2024 playoffs.

As a result, Williams inked a four-year, $104 million deal with New England that made him the highest-paid player in franchise history based off the contract’s average annual value of $26 million. DL Milton Williams: Contract details 2025:Base salary: $6,

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