FOXBORO — Last month, Milton Williams walked off a confetti-coated field at the Superdome as the best player in football’s biggest game. He authored two sacks, one forced fumble and a couple hurries, helping power the Eagles’ 40-22 demolition of Kansas City in Super Bowl LIX.

When the Patriots came up with an ‘aggressive’ plan for free agency, they set their sights on Milton Williams. That’s why Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf couldn’t let the young defensive tackle escape their grasp – even if cost over $100 million.

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.