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The Detroit Lions announced a decision on veteran defensive back Jalen Mills. According to the team, Mills was released from the practice squad, after being elevated on three occasions this season.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 10

Detroit Lions Safety Elevated From Practice Squad For Third Time

The Detroit Lions announced one Week 5 NFL roster move before facing an Arizona Cardinals team that is reportedly set to trade wideout Marvin Harrison Jr.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 3

Lions Elevated DB Jalen Mills

The Lions announced that they are elevating DB Jalen Mills again for Week 4. Mills, 32, was a seventh-round pick of the Eagles in 2016. He played out the final year of his four-year, $2.58 million contract and tested the open market as an unrestricted free agent in 2020. The Eagles brought Mills back on a one-year contract worth up to $5 million.

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Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 26

Lions Make Three Moves For Week 3, Call Up DB Jalen Mills

The Detroit Lions announced a series of roster moves for Week 3’s game against the Jets this Sunday. The full list includes: Lions placed S Thomas Harper on injured reserve.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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Detroit Lions News / Viral Sports News / September 21

Detroit Lions Acquire 31-Year-Old DB Before Week 3

The Detroit Lions have added another experienced body to a secondary that continues to take hits. According to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the club is signing defensive back Jalen Mills to the practice squad, a move that comes after the 31-year-old worked out with Detroit on Monday alongside a handful of other veteran defensive backs.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / September 21

Lions To Sign DB Jalen Mills; Latest On S Kerby Joseph

Monday has indeed brought about an addition in the secondary for the Lions. Jalen Mills was among the free agents who recently worked out with the team, and it has produced a deal.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 21

Detroit Lions Sign Veteran DB Back to Practice Squad

The Detroit Lions have made a decision on how to proceed, following the season-ending injury to veteran defensive back Maddox. After holding workouts with a group of defensive backs, the team has reportedly made the decision to ink veteran Jalen Mills to the practice squad.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 21

Lions Signing DB Jalen Mills

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Lions are signing DB Jalen Mills to the practice squad. Mills was among a few veteran defensive backs working out with Detroit on Monday.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / September 21

Lions Host S Mike Edwards

In need of stronger play in the secondary, the Lions recently hosted several free agent defensive backs for a workout. It was already known that Jalen Mills and Jordan Fuller took part, but the list of participants has now expanded.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / September 20

Lions Hosting Jalen Mills, Jordan Fuller At Workout For DBs

Through two weeks, the Lions’ defense has given up 310.5 passing yards per game. To be fair, they are dealing with a devastating number of injuries to

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / December 10

Lions open G Christian Mahogany’s practice window

Left guards are beginning to dominate our late-afternoon coverage window. In addition to Denver Broncos LG Ben Powers returning to practice amid a lengthy IR stay, the Detroit Lions will see their starting option do the same.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 10

Lions Claim S Jalen Mills Off Waivers From Texans, Among Two Moves

The Detroit Lions announced they claimed S Jalen Mills off waivers from the Texans on Wednesday. Detroit also waived TE Hayden Rucci in a corresponding move. Mills, 31, is a former seventh-round pick of the Eagles back in 2016.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 10

Texans Waive Super Bowl-Winning DB

Coming off a huge road SNF win over the Kansas City Chiefs, the Houston Texans are making a handful of roster moves to prepare for the final stretch. On Wednesday, the Texans claimed DT Naquan Jones off waivers after he was waived by the Los Angeles Chargers.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 9

Texans Claim DT Naquan Jones, Waive DB Jalen Mills

The Houston Texans officially waived DB Jalen Mills on Tuesday and claimed DT Naquan Jones off waivers from the Chargers. Jones, 27, wound up going undrafted out of Michigan State back in April of 2021.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / December 6

Texans looking to Super Bowl-winning safety Jalen Mills amid injury concerns

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Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 6

Texans Signing DB Jalen Mills To Active Roster

Aaron Wilson reports the Texans are signing veteran DB Jalen Mills from the practice squad to the active roster. Mills, 31, is a former seventh-round pick of the Eagles back in 2016.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 20

Texans Elevating S Jalen Mills For Thursday Night Football

Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2, the Texans are expected to elevate S Jalen Mills and CB Ajani Carter for Week 12 against the Bills. Mills, 31, is a former seventh-round pick of the Eagles back in 2016.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 15

Texans Elevate Super Bowl Champ DB Ahead of Titans Game

The Houston Texans are elevating a Super Bowl champion to their active roster for Week 11's game vs. the Tennessee Titans. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, the Texans are elevating defensive back Jalen Mills from the practice squad to their gameday roster for their road trip in Tennessee.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 10, 2025

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New York Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15, 2024

Giants move on from veteran CB

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / March 12, 2024

Giants to sign former Eagles champion DB

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New England Patriots News / A to Z Sports / January 4, 2024

Patriots' Jalen Mills has one item at the top of his list in free agency demands

FOXBOROUGH, Mass - Jalen Mills abilities know no bounds. The New England Patriots knows that can "can do it all," so as he is set to venture into free agency after the 2023 season, Mills will make sure he picks the perfect place for him.