Confirming reports earlier in the day that Milton Williams would be out multiple weeks, the Patriots put the defensive tackle on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain.

According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, Williams will miss 4-6 weeks. He’ll have to miss at least five weeks. NFL rules require a four-game stay on IR and the Patriots’ bye week is on Dec. 7.

New England added linebacker Bradyn Swinson to the 53-man roster to fill Williams’ roster spot.

Williams, whom the Patriots signed as a free agent from the Philadelphia Eagles during the offseason, has started all 11 games this season. He has 17 tackles and 3½ sacks.

Swinson was the Patriots’ fifth-round draft pick in 2025, whom they signed to the practice squad after he didn’t make the team out of training camp.

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