New England Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams is instituting a unique penalty punishment ahead of the team’s game against the Detroit Lions.
When speaking with media members on Friday, the veteran defender claimed he has instituted a $1,000 fine for any Patriots defender called for offsides or encroachment. The money from those penalties would go to the treatment staff and etc.
As ESPN's Mike Reiss noted, the Patriots have committed seven of such penalties over the last two games against the Green Bay Packers and Miami Dolphins. It's an issue that needs to get cleaned up if they have any hopes of making the playoffs and going on a real run.
DT Milton Williams says he has instituted a $1,000 fine for any Patriots defender that jumps offside
or is penalized for encroachment — in the wake of the team having 7 of those penalties over the last two games. Money would go to treatment staff etc. pic.twitter.com/UKUVNymq8X
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) November 13, 2026
Unforced errors have been a major problem for the Patriots this season.
The same goes for the team's inability to limit turnovers. It seems like they are finding a new way to turn the ball over every week. You can't win big games if you can't stop making the mistakes that get you beat. We'll see if Williams' new penalty punishment leads to more focus for the defense on Sunday.
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