Milton Williams Opens Up on Leaving Eagles for Patriots, Leaving Fans with Lasting Memories

Foxborough, MA – March 14, 2025
Milton Williams, the former Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle who powered their Super Bowl LIX run, broke his silence Friday on his move to the New England Patriots, tugging at the heartstrings of Eagles Nation. In an interview with Patriots Insider, the 26-year-old shared why he traded midnight green for red, white, and blue—leaving fans with a legacy they won’t soon forget.

Here are Williams’ heartfelt words from the interview:

“It wasn’t easy leaving Philly. That city gave me everything—my start, my ring, my family.”

“But the Patriots offered me a chance to lead, to be the guy, and a deal I couldn’t turn down.”

“I wanted to stay, but Howie had to do what’s best for the Eagles’ future. I get it.”

“Those fans chanting my name at the Linc, the ‘Milton Monster’ signs—I’ll carry that forever.”

“Philly made me. I hope they remember me as one of their own.”

Williams became a fan favorite with his relentless hustle—12.5 sacks over four years, including a standout 2.5-sack performance in Super Bowl LIX against the Chiefs. His soft-spoken demeanor off the field only deepened Philly’s love. The four-year, $104 million contract, with $63 million guaranteed, was a life-changer, he admitted, but the decision tore at him. Fans flooded X with tributes: “Milton gave us his all—those Super Bowl sacks are etched in my soul,” one wrote. Another added, “Patriots got a gem, but he’ll always be an Eagle.”

As Williams gears up to anchor New England’s line, Eagles fans are left with memories of a soft-spoken beast who helped deliver a title. He may wear a new jersey, but in Philly, Milton Williams will forever be theirs.