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A report on Saturday morning indicated that Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams will miss multiple games with an ankle injury and the team confirmed it later in the day.

The Patriots announced that Williams has been placed on injured reserve. He will miss at least the next four games while he recovers from the injury.

Signing Williams was an early splash move by the Patriots in free agency and the former Eagle has started every game this season. He had 35 tackles, seven tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and eight quarterback hits in his 11 appearances.

The Patriots signed linebacker Bradyn Swinson from the practice squad to fill the open spot on their 53-man roster.

The Lions ruled tight end Sam LaPorta out for Sunday's game against the Eagles on Friday and they ruled him out for at least three more games on Saturday.

LaPorta has been placed on injured reserve as part of several roster moves the Lions announced on Saturday afternoon. LaPorta is dealing with a back injury and will not be able to return until Week 15 at the earliest.

Brock Wright and Ross Dwelley are the remaining tight ends on the active roster.

The Lions also released defensive lineman Pat O'Connor and signed offensive lineman Michael Niese to the 53-man roster. Wide receivers Tom Kennedy and Jackson Meeks have been elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's game.

The Broncos will be without running back J.K. Dobbins for an extended period of time.

According to multiple reports, the team will place Dobbins on injured reserve Saturday. Dobbins injured his foot against the Raiders last Thursday on what he believes was a hip-drop tackle.

Dobbins will reportedly have surgery and that the injury will likely end his season. It's a disappointing turn of events for Dobbins, who rebounded from injury issues with the Ravens to post back-to-back strong years for the Chargers and Broncos. He is not under contract for the 2026 season.

The Broncos will move on with rookie RJ Harvey, Tyler Badie, and Jaleel McLaughlin in their backfield.