Milton Williams Left Off ESPN List | New England Patriots News

Milton Williams quietly turned the Patriots’ defense into a force in 2025, racking up 3.5 sacks and 8 tackles for loss while anchoring a vastly improved run defense—but he’s mysteriously absent from ESPN’s 2026 top 100 list, despite being praised by an NFC scout as a steady, game-changing presence. With only 12 games played due to injury, his impact may have flown under the radar, especially on a team not in championship contention. Yet at $26M annually, he’s a steal—ESPN called him a bargain—and if he stays healthy, voters will have no choice but to notice. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/117acbe3a77e9d6c