New England Patriots defensive lineman Milton Williams wasn’t shy about how he felt seeing his old Philadelphia Eagles buddies in Foxborough. When he linked up with them for the beginning of a two-day joint practice, Williams playfully greeted his former teammates with a middle finger. Clearly, the guy was just messing around, but it made for an unforgettable moment.
The Return of a Changed Man
Williams is a familiar face to Eagles fans, having spent his first four NFL seasons tearing it up in Philly. But last offseason, he packed his bags and headed to the Pats in free agency, signing a massive four-year, $104 million deal, with $51 million of that fully guaranteed. Talk about a commitment. This guy wasn’t just looking for a new zip code, he was looking to make a statement, and boy, did he ever.
From 4-13 to AFC Champs, The Williams Effect
His impact on New England was immediate and undeniable. The Patriots went from a dismal 4-13 record in 2024 to an incredible 14-3 season in 2025, ultimately becoming AFC champions. That’s a serious one-season turnaround, and Williams was right in the thick of it, helping transform that defense. When you drop that kind of money on a player, you expect results, and Williams absolutely delivered, making that playful jab at his old team even more meaningful.
Williams will get plenty more face time with his old Eagle friends this week. The two squads are squaring off for a preseason game on Saturday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. ET. Don’t expect any regular season fireworks between these two, though; they won’t be playing each other in the actual season. But for now, Williams is making sure his presence, and his sense of humor, are fully felt.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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