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Jets sign veteran Jalen Mills to practice squad

Jets sign veteran Jalen Mills to practice squad

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.

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.

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Report: Former Patriots starting DB signing with Jets practice squad

A former Patriots defensive starter is reportedly joining the Jets

Former New England Patriots defensive back Jalen Mills has reportedly been signed to the New York Jets’ practice squad, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Mills signed with the New York Giants last offseason after finishing a three-year run with the Patriots. He started in 34 games and racked up 123 tackles, 13 pass deflections and two interceptions with the team.

He was placed on the non-football injury list and released by the Giants with a calf injury back in August. The former Super Bowl LII champion is finally healthy and looking to make his mark with another NFL franchise this season.

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Mills is a versatile player with experience playing at both safety and cornerback. At 30 years old, he could still be a solid depth option for the Jets.

If anything, his presence in the locker room will be a great addition to a young and talented Jets defensive backfield.

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Veteran DB Jalen Mills released by Giants

Veteran cornerback Jalen Mills was released by the New York Giants this week after spending his duration with the team on the non-football injury list due to a calf strain and being unavailable to participate in the entire Giants training camp.

Veteran cornerback Jalen Mills was released by the New York Giants this week after spending his duration with the team on the non-football injury list due to a calf strain and being unavailable to participate in the entire Giants training camp.

Mills, who played for the New England Patriots in 2023, and was just signed by the Giants this year, never took the field for his most recent team. His contract guaranteed $300,000, a sum the Giants seem fine parting with since it freed up room to sign safeties Raheem Layne and Jonathan Sutherland.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news on Jalen Mills this morning on Twitter.

Jalen Mills will likely see a bid soon now that he is a free agent, reports indicate he has recovered from his injury at the time of being released and the Super Bowl Champion with valuable postseason experience has put up a consistent number of tackles in previous seasons for the Philadephia Eagles and New England Patriots.

Giants releasing veteran safety Jalen Mills

The New York Giants have released veteran safety Jalen Mills after signing two defensive backs on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, the New York Giants signed safeties Raheem Layne and Jonathan Sutherland. In a corresponding roster move, the team released veteran Jalin Mills, reports ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Mills opened training camp on the non-football injury (NFI) list with a calf injury.

Mills, 30, was a seventh-round pick of the Eagles out of LSU (No. 233 overall) back in 2016. He played five seasons in Philly before moving on to New England as a free agent in 2021 where he played the next three seasons.

Mills has played in 106 NFL regular season games with 83 starts and in four postseason games. He’s recorded 406 tackles (314 solo, 9 for a loss), 53 passes defensed, seven interceptions, and one defensive touchdown.

As Schefter notes, Mills is not expected to remain a free agent long.

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Giants place Evan Neal on PUP list as training camp begins

The New York Giants placed right tackle Evan Neal on PUP Tuesday as the teams reported for their annual training camp.

The New York Giants placed right tackle Evan Neal on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list as the team reported for their 2024 training camp.

Neal missed the final half of last season with an ankle fracture and the team is taking no chances as the former first-rounder attempts to jumpstart his sagging career.

Cornerback Aaron Robinson, a 2021 third-round pick who has played in just 11 games as a Giant, was also placed on PUP.

Defensive backs Jalen Mills and Stanley Thomas-Oliver were placed on the NFI, or non-football injury list.

Quarterback Daniel Jones, who missed the second half of last season with a torn ACL, was cleared for camp.

The Giants are prepared for a prolonged absence from Neal, signing Jermaine Eluemunor in free agency and have Joshua Ezeude returning healthy from an injury-riddled 2023.

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Do the Giants have a glaring issue in the secondary?

Bill Barnwell believes the New York Giants have glaring and concerning issues in the secondary, especially at safety.

The New York Giants still have some holes to fill on their roster but none may be more glaring than in the secondary.

This offseason, they lost their most reliable player — safety Xavier McKinney — to the Green Bay Packers in free agency. It was the second year in a row they let a solid safety walk. Last spring, Julian Love signed on with the Seattle Seahawks.

ESPN’s Bill Barnwell believes the Giants, while they may have made some splashes in other areas, are now devoid of top talent in their secondary.

The Giants wanted to trade for edge rusher Brian Burns and pay him more than $28 million per year, which means they have to make cutbacks somewhere. For general manager Joe Schoen, those cutbacks appear to be in the secondary. New York let its two most prominent defensive backs hit the open market. McKinney immediately signed a four-year, $68 million deal with the Packers, becoming one of the few safeties in a loaded market to get paid. (Cornerback Adoree’) Jackson remains unsigned.

The Giants signed veteran safety Jalen Mills in free agency and fans are hoping they are not done adding. Mills will be joined by Jason Pinnock at safety, a duo Barnwell says is “arguably the weakest pair of starting safeties on paper.”

At cornerback, last year’s first-round pick, Deonte Banks will be one starter while Jackson’s role is up for grabs. Right now, the Giants will choose from a group that includes Tre Hawkins III and Nick McCloud. Ouch.

Barnwell points out there are still many defensive backs still on the market, including Adoree’ Jackson, and the Giants can still bolster the group with a signing or two.

“I would be surprised if they didn’t take advantage of the market and add at least one veteran safety,” writes Barnwell. “Justin Simmons, Quandre Diggs, Marcus Maye, Tashaun Gipson and Julian Blackmon are all free agents. . . Adding one of those guys on a one-year deal would bring a veteran into the defensive backs room and help a team that is otherwise set to run out a young secondary.”

Big Blue also has six selections in the 2024 NFL draft and will most likely use a pick or two on the secondary.

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Patriots Week 17 injury report: 3 players miss practice on Wednesday

Things are getting dangerously thin for the Patriots at safety.

Injuries at safety are beginning to stack up for the New England Patriots with both Jabrill Peppers and Jalen Mills being listed as non-participants at Wednesday’s practice.

Peppers is still working his way back from the hamstring injury that caused him to miss Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos. Meanwhile, Mills is in concussion protocol, putting his availability in Week 17 in doubt.

Safety has been considered as one of New England’s strongest positions this season, but they could be another injury away from catastrophe.

Here are the full injury reports for both the Patriots and Buffalo Bills on Wednesday:

New England Patriots

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
OT Trent Brown Illness DNP
S Jalen Mills Concussion DNP
S Jabrill Peppers Hamstring DNP
DL Christian Barmore Knee LP
LB Ja’Whaun Bentley Knee LP
DB Myles Bryant Chest LP
TE Hunter Henry Knee LP
LB Anfernee Jennings Illness LP
CB Jonathan Jones Knee LP
ST Matthew Slater Hamstring LP
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster Ankle LP
CB Shaun Wade Hip LP
T Tyrone Wheatley Knee FP

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Buffalo Bills

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
DE Leonard Floyd Wrist/Rib/Rest DNP
Edge Von Miller Vet Rest DNP
LB Terrel Bernard Ankle LP
DE A.J. Epenesa Rib LP
S Damar Hamlin Shoulder LP
S Micah Hype Neck Stinger LP
RB Ty Johnson Shoulder LP
LS Reid Ferguson Right Thumb FP
DT DaQuan Jones Pectoral FP
DB Cam Lewis Thumb FP
WR Justin Shorter Hamstring FP
LB Dorian Williams Knee FP

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

The Bills have suddenly emerged into one of the hottest teams in the league late in the season. Being shorthanded against a Josh Allen-led football team is never a good thing, and it could come back to bite the Patriots if that remains to be the case at kick-off.

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10 highest-graded players for Patriots defense vs Dolphins, per PFF

Who were the highest-graded Patriots defensive players in the loss to the Dolphins?

The New England Patriots defense could not handle the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, as they were defeated by a 31-17 margin.

Sure, the defense had moments of success, but by and large, this was a game that saw the unit struggle overall. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa passed for 324 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. Running back Raheem Mostert carried the ball 13 times for 46 yards and a touchdown.

Tyreek Hill was the receiver of the afternoon, catching seven passes for 121 yards and a touchdown.

The Patriots defense had no answers for the potent Miami offensive attack. The Dolphins being on the field for nearly 36 minutes of the game didn’t help matters, either.

Here are the top-10 highest-graded defensive players for the Patriots in Week 8, per Pro Football Focus.

6 Patriots players should be considered likely trade candidates

What Patriots players will likely be on the trade block?

How big of sellers will the New England Patriots be by the October 31 trade deadline?

That’s the big question with the 2023 season likely dead in the water for the team. They have a 1-5 record with their next two games against the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins.

By the time Week 9 rolls around, the Patriots will probably already be checkmated into submission.

Help isn’t coming to save New England. So their best hope now is trading players for draft assets. It’s important to note that every player is expendable for the right price, including quarterback Mac Jones. It makes more sense for the Patriots to keep him on the roster, however, unless they get a good enough offer.

Let’s take a look at six Patriots players that are likely trade candidates for the team.

Lawrence Guy empathizes with Jalen Mills’ snap count frustrations

Lawrence Guy understands where Jalen Mills is coming from

New England Patriots defensive tackle Lawrence Guy spoke about teammate Jalen Mills tweeting his frustration over playing time. He empathized with the veteran safety, who voiced his displeasure on Wednesday afternoon.

Mills only had 10 snaps in Sunday’s loss to the New Orleans Saints, which was tied with rookie safety Ameer Speed for the lowest.

Guy admitted to having been in the same position before. Now, he is an integral part of the New England defensive line and has been for the past several years.

“I’ve been in that frustration part,” Guy said, when talking to the media on Thursday. “He works hard. He works hard every single day. If you ask a question in a meeting, he knows that meeting. He knows the answer, like boom, he could spit it out.

“This is how the dice are rolled right now, but it doesn’t stop his preparation. It doesn’t stop his work ethic on the field. That’s kudos to him. I understand certain situations are what they are, but I can tell you this, the grind that man has on the field, and the passion he has, is amazing. And like I said, if you ask him any question about the opponent, he knows everything about it. It just didn’t roll that way this week.”

Mills’ frustration is understandable, as New England has struggled to find depth defensively. He has been an important part of the Patriots defense during his tenure with the team.

Whether that leads to more playing time or not remains to be seen.

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