Mike Vrabel and the Patriots' newest regime wasted no time in spending the kind of money needed to drastically improve the roster for the 2025 season, as they made a massive push for top free agent defensive tackle Milton Williams so much so that they made an offer he couldn't refuse, even after seemingly agreeing to join the Panthers.
Williams received the biggest contract in the organization's history when he signed the 4-year, $104 million deal in free agency, which was met with mixed reviews. Many felt the Patriots had already won the offseason by snagging the 26-year-old after his most impressive season, while others questioned whether he was worth the money, as they believed his 2024 performance looked better on paper than it was.