Milton Williams wasn't a starter with the Eagles. That admission motivates the defensive tackle, who jumps from rotational player with the Eagles to the top player on the depth chart with the Patriots.

As the NFL's legal tampering window opened, the New England Patriots closed in on disruption. A four-year, $104 million deal with free agent Milton WIlliams followed.

One month ago, defensive tackle Milton Williams stood out for the Philadelphia Eagles in their Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs with two sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery -- all in a rotational role.