{"id":14876,"date":"2024-12-03T16:53:37","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T16:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=14876"},"modified":"2024-12-03T16:53:37","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T16:53:37","slug":"trade-breaking-patriots-floated-as-destination-for-eagles-rising-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=14876","title":{"rendered":"TRADE BREAKING: Patriots Floated as Destination for Eagles\u2019 Rising Star"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The New England Patriots have already been linked to this Philadelphia Eagles rising star in NFL free agency.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2036,h_1145,x_589,y_202\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/patriots_country\/01je3zmdgynppd5eyv55.jpg\" alt=\"Sep 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams (93) in a game against the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While most of the New England Patriots&#8217; needs heading into the offseason will be on the offensive side of the ball, they could also use some help defensively.<\/p>\n<p>The Patriots&#8217; defense has slipped considerably in 2024, ranking 20th in both yardage and points allowed. Clearly, New England could use some assistance.<\/p>\n<p>Bleacher Report&#8217;s Alex Ballentine has already identified a potential fix for the Pats in free agency, naming Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams as a possible target for the squad.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;[Christian Barmore&#8217;s] return should elevate the entire [defensive line unit], but they still need more talent to come alongside him,&#8221; Ballentine wrote. &#8220;Milton Williams will be one of the best interior defenders on the market and his age (25) should make him a popular target.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Williams has been very impressive for the Eagles this season, having logged 16 tackles, five sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 12 games.<\/p>\n<p>The Louisiana Tech product was selected by Philadelphia in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n<p>Williams instantly forged a significant role during his rookie campaign, appearing in every contests and registering 30 tackles and a couple of sacks. 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