Former Eagles DT Milton Williams is highest paid player in Patriots history after agreeing to 4-year, $104M deal in free agency

After Dianna Russini initially reported that Milton Williams was headed to Carolina, the Patriots swooped in and offered the defensive tackle a life-changing contract. Ian Rapoport reports that Milton Williams's era in Philadelphia is over.

The New England Patriots are set to be active in NFL free agency and reportedly plan to focus on fortifying the trenches. Karen Guregian, Mark Daniels and Chris Mason of MassLive reported that the Patriots plan to "overhaul the roster" to fit the image of new head coach Mike Vrabel.

As the NFL's legal tampering window opened, the New England Patriots closed in on disruption. A four-year, $104 million deal with free agent Milton WIlliams followed.

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

And then, New England took the biggest and best defensive free agent off the market in the person of ex-Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Milton Willams in a deal that will reportedly average $26 million per year.

The Patriots reportedly signed one of the top free agents on the market in defensive tackle Milton Williams. Here's what to know about him.

The Patriots landed the biggest name on the market for north of $100 million. Was it a good signing? Experts weigh in:

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

Here's how standout defensive tackle Milton Williams reacted after agreeing to a historic deal with the New England Patriots.