The Detroit Lions traded backup offensive tackle Michael Williams to the New England Patriots for a seventh-round draft pick.
Williams has to pass a physical.
Williams is a former Lions seventh-round draft pick.
He was moved from tight end to offensive tackle last year.
He spent last season on the Lions' practice squad.
The Patriots attempted to sign Williams off the Lions' practice squad last season.
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Aaron Wilson covers the Texans for The Houston Chronicle.