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New England Patriots trade: Team acquires Detroit Lions OL Mike Williams, per report

The New England Patriots have made their third trade of the 2015 preseason, acquiring offensive lineman Mike Williams from the Detroit Lions, according to The Globe's Ben Volin.

Source: #Patriots have traded for #Lions OT Mike Williams. Came into the league as a TE. Pats tried to sign him off practice squad last year

— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) August 25, 2015

Williams, an Alabama product, joined the Lions as a tight end in 2013 but converted to tackle.

"I feel like this is where I should have been all along," Williams told The Detroit Free Press during minicamp.