Dec 17, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Jalen Mills (2) warms up before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
Jets GM Joe Douglas has added a familiar face to Gang Green’s practice squad in safety Jalen Mills. Douglas and Mills are familiar with each other from their time together in Philadelphia. A former seventh round pick of the Eagles in 2016, Mills has played both safety and cornerback.
Dec 17, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Jalen Mills (2) warms up before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
NFL insider Adam Schefter was first to break the news of the Mills signing.
With nickel corner Michael Carter nursing a high ankle sprain and safety Ashtyn Davis recently being benched, it’s possible Mills has a shot to make it to the active roster.
In 106 career games (83 starts), Mills has racked up 406 tackles, 53 passes broken up, and seven interceptions.