The Philadelphia Eagles set the standard for dominance on both lines of scrimmage, which proved essential for championship victory, and then executed it flawlessly by methodically overpowering the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, largely driven by six sacks of Patrick Mahomes and two crucial interceptions.
One of the Eagles’ most dominant defenders in that Super Bowl beat down was tackle Milton Williams, who strip-sacked Mahomes at a pivotal moment in the second half.
Williams is set to become an unrestricted free agent when the new league year begins and could be one of the more coveted players available on the open market.
Could the Minnesota Vikings Sign Milton Williams?
The Minnesota Vikings were one of last season’s unexpected playoff teams, although their pass rush diminished during an NFC Wild Card defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Williams could be just what the Vikings need to further strengthen their developing defense.
Pro Football Focus put together a list of ideal free agency signings, including Williams landing with the Vikings.
“The Eagles defensive tackle made major strides in 2024,” Mason Cameron writes for PFF. “Which will undoubtedly earn him a lucrative payday in free agency. He finished with career-high marks in sacks (six), pressures (44), pass-rush win rate (17.7%) and pass-rush productivity rating (8.2) in the regular season.
“Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is known for his aggressive blitz package but tends to struggle to find pressure without the blitz, ranking 28th in total pressures (144) without the blitz. Adding Williams to the mix would be an instant injection of energy into Minnesota’s pass rush and would provide a perfect fit at 5-technique in Flores’ scheme.”
Considering Flores’ tendency to frequently deploy complex blitz schemes and the Vikings’ secondary still being a work in progress, Williams could be the key addition to help the team advance to the next level.
Last season, Williams recorded five sacks and 24 total tackles, establishing himself as one of the most dominant players on the Eagles’ front seven.
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