FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots starting defensive tackle Milton Williams has been placed on injured reserve after suffering a high ankle sprain in Thursday's win over the New York Jets . Williams will miss at least the next four games as a result of Saturday's move

Williams' injury occurred on the first series of Thursday's game, though he returned to action later in the first half before coach Mike Vrabel said he elected to shut him down for the second half.

"I made a decision that we felt like we should probably just start treating that thing and get ahead of it and see where he's at the next couple of days," Vrabel said after the Patriots' 27-14 win. "He wanted to try to go. I just made a decision that I felt like was best for the team for his instance."

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