The NFL legal tampering period opened on Monday at noon, and the New England Patriots wasted little time making moves. The biggest among them in more ways than one was the fourth they made: signing defensive tackle Milton Williams, formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles, to a massive four-year, $104 million contract.
Williams was one of the top defenders available in free agency this year, and the Patriots were able to scoop him up. So, let’s assess what the signing means and how it impacts the team from a big-picture point of view.