Patriots Defender Institutes New Fine System for Teammates Who Commit Penalties Amid Struggles

New England Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams revealed that he implemented a $1,000 fine for any defender who commits an offsides or encroachment penalty, with the money going to the team's trainers.

"I put in fines this week," Williams told reporters Friday (0:14 mark). "$1,000 fine for whoever jumps offsides."

"I had a couple early in the season and I feel like we talked about it, but it's not enough consequences that come with it other than hurting the team," he added.

The Patriots have committed seven offsides or encroachment penalties throughout their past two games (h/t ESPN's Mike Reiss).

During New England's 45-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 9, Green Bay was able to pick up three first downs due to Patriots penalties.

New England owns a 5-4 record this season as it attempts to defend its AFC title.

Williams has continued to operate as a key piece of the Patriots' defensive front, racking up 21 tackles, three tackles for loss, two quarterback hits and one sack in nine games. He's also amassed 20 pressures, according to Pro Football Focus.

The Patriots will look to bounce back from the loss to Green Bay in their next game, a matchup with the Detroit Lions in Germany on Sunday. Kickoff is at 9:30 a.m. ET.