Jalen Mills
S - New York Jets
Week 5 Outlook
Availability
The Jets signed DB Jalen Mills to their practice squad.
Fantasy Impact
Mills was most recently released by the Giants in the middle of August. He'll add experience and depth in the secondary for the Jets on their practice squad.
The Giants released DB Jalen Mills.
Fantasy Impact
Mills had been on the non-football injury list with a calf strain. He is expected to be fully healthy and should draw interest from other teams.
The New York Giants signed Jalen Mills to a one-year deal.
Fantasy Impact
Mills was with the Patriots the past three seasons. He'll be a veteran piece in the Giants secondary.
The New England Patriots are not making DB Jalen Mills active for Thursday night's game against the Buffalo Bills after being questionable to play.
Fantasy Impact
Mills was limited all week and will not play against the Bills and their strong passing attack. In Mills' absence, rookie DB Jack Jones could see increased playing time with DB Shaun Wade also out. Mills played 63% of the team's defensive snaps in Week 12 and has played in 10 games. The Patriots are also listing RB Damien Harris, T Isaiah Wynn, FS Joshuah Bledsoe and NT Carl Davis as inactive.
DB Jalen Mills and the Patriots have agreed on a four-year, $24 million contract. The deal includes $9 million guaranteed.
Fantasy Impact
Mills gives the Patriots a new look secondary and is one of three defensive players New England reached agreements with on Monday. He racked up a career-high 74 tackles (59 solo), one interception and one forced fumble across 15 games for the Eagles in 2020. Mills is versatile and can play both cornerback and safety for the Patriots in 2021.