NFL veteran Jalen Mills has joined the New York Jets.
In a small grouping of roster moves, the Jets (2-1) announced that the 30-year-old defensive back was signed to the practice squad. In addition to Mills, linebacker Brandon Smith was added to the taxi squad as well.
In a corresponding move, safety Jaylen Kets was released from the practice squad.
We’ve signed S Jalen Mills and LB Brandon Smith to the practice squad and released S Jaylen Key from the practice squad.
— New York Jets (@nyjets) September 24, 2024
Mills was a seventh-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in 2016. Mills spent the last three seasons with the New England Patriots, the Jets’ AFC East rivals.
Most recently, Mills was with the New York Giants. After signing with the G-Men this spring, he was released in August.
Mills started 34 of the 43 games he played in New England and recorded 123 tackles, two interceptions, 13 passes defensed, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.
While with the Eagles, Mills won Super Bowl LII. Current Jets general manager Joe Douglas was in the Eagles’ front office at the time as well.
It’s unlikely that Mills would initially serve as more than a veteran depth option until he picks up the Jets’ defensive scheme.
Jets Wire will continue to provide roster updates throughout the 2024 season.
