Patriots' defensive tackle Milton Williams went down early in the 27-14 win over the Jets, briefly returned, and lobbied to keep playing, but Mike Vrabel shut him down, calling it a precaution and praising Williams’ leadership on the sideline while trainers began treating the ankle.

Per Ian Rapoport, New England is placing him on Injured Reserve with a high-ankle sprain suffered Thursday night. He attempted to return, but the club held him out, and the expectation is a 4–6 week timeline before he’s back.

That IR move buys the Patriots roster flexibility while they navigate a tricky stretch for their interior front. Williams has been a tone-setter inside, piling up pressures and occupying double teams that free rush lanes for teammates.

High-ankle sprains are notorious for sapping ex

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