INDIANAPOLIS — Mike Vrabel’s comments about the Patriots showing aggression in free agency wasn’t lip service.
It’s been reinforced by sources around the league. Vrabel’s team is widely expected to hit free agency hard when the legal tampering window opens on March 10. The Patriots plan to beef up the trenches, seeking both offensive and defensive linemen.
A top target to monitor is Philadelphia defensive tackle Milton Williams, who is considered a good fit in Vrabel’s system. The 25-year-old finished with a career-high five sacks and 10 quarterback hits last fall. Given the uncertainty surrounding Christian Barmore’s health and Davon Godchaux’s future in Foxborough, Williams could bring stability and a championship pedigree to the middle of the defense.