At the end of a hectic first day of the NFL’s free agency period — known as the “legal tampering window” — the New England Patriots corrected a major roster deficiency, loading up on defensive free agent talent — including Super Bowl champion interior lineman Milton Williams,

Wide receivers are coming off the board quickly as we begin the "legal tampering period," though none are taking their talents to Foxborough. The New England Pa

Monday was a big day in the rebuilding of the Patriots franchise, as the team committed to an NFL-high $283 million in new contracts, including $104 million for defensive lineman Milton Williams and $60 million for cornerback Carlton Davis.