The Patriots placed defensive tackle Milton Williams on injured reserve Saturday, a transaction that will sidelined Williams for the team’s next four games.

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Williams hurt his ankle in the first half of Thursday’s win over the Jets and attempted to play through the pain in the second half. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel later told reporters he decided to sideline Williams to get a head start on treatment. The 26-year-old has 3.5 sacks, eight QB hits and 27 tackles this season after becoming the highest-paid player in franchise history upon signing a $104 million free-agent deal this offseason.

The soonest Williams can return is Week 17 when the Patriots will travel to play the Jets on Dec. 28. He will miss at least five weeks and four games, including the team’s bye, a key h

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