They were 2025 free agent prize Milton Williams, veteran Christian Barmore, and the underrated Khyiris Tonga. The Patriots let Tonga get away this offseason, which thinned out the depth at the position considerably. But if Barmore can rekindle his 2023 form, and he and Williams can stay healthy, they'll form an elite duo for head coach Mike Vrabel. Milton Williams has already silenced doubts about his Patriots contractVrabel moved quickly in 2025 free agency to bolster his defensive line, doling out a mammoth four-year, $104 million contract to lure Williams away from other suitors. In 2026, Vrabel and defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr will be counting on Williams and Barmore to again lead the way from the interior of the defensive line.