Coach Jeff Ulbrich said Wednesday that Mills (collarbone) will be placed on the Jets' injured reserve, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports. Mills was forced out of Sunday's game at Jacksonville early by a collarbone injury, and now he'll have to sit out for the rest of the season as he recovers. His absence figures to open up additional snaps for Tony Adams at safety.
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Status
IR - Collarbone - Fracture Expected Return: 2025-02-10Latest Jalen Mills news
Team
New York Jets
Birthdate
4/6/1994 (30)
Status
Injured Reserve
HT/WT
6'0", 191 lbs
Draft Info
2016: Rd 7; Pk (PHI)
Birthplace
DeSoto, TX, USA
Position
SAF
College
LSU
Experience
9 seasons
Career History
New York Jets
2024-Present
(1 season)
New York Giants
2024-2024
(1 season)
New England Patriots
2021-2024
(3 seasons)
Philadelphia Eagles
2016-2021
(5 seasons)
Coach Jeff Ulbrich said Wednesday that Mills (collarbone) will be placed on the Jets' injured reserve, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports. Mills was forced out of Sunday's game at Jacksonville early by a collarbone injury, and now he'll have to sit out for the rest of the season as he recovers. His absence figures to open up additional snaps for Tony Adams at safety.
Mills was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Jaguars with a chest injury, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports. Mill won't return for the second half after sustaining a chest injury earlier in the game. He'll now look to get healthy in time for next Sunday's game against the Rams. With Mills out and backup Tony Adams (nose) questionable to return, it's likely that Ashtyn Davis and Isaiah Oliver will hold down the secondary alongside Chuck Clark.
Mills is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jaguars with a chest injury. Mills logged four tackles and an interception before exiting during the first half. The 30-year-old was a top tackle-getter for the team after stepping into the starting free-safety role Week 7, but his playing time has gone down slightly over the last two games. In Mills' absence, expect Tony Adams and Ashtyn Davis to see increased usage in the Jets' secondary.
Mills recorded eight tackles (five solo), including a tackle for a loss, and a pass breakup in Sunday's 37-15 loss to the Steelers. The safety who signed with the Jets' practice squad in September was playing in place of Chuck Clark (ankle) and Ashtyn Davis (head). Mills played in 17 regular-season games and on 443 defensive snaps for the Patriots in 2023, finishing with 45 tackles, a pass breakup and a forced fumble. Clark is on IR and can't return until Week 11 at the earliest, though Davis might come back as early as next week.
The Jets signed Mills (undisclosed) to their practice squad Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Mills was released from the Giants' active/non-football injury list with an injury designation in mid-August, but following his signing with the Jets' practice squad, it appears he's moved past his undisclosed issue. The 30-year-old corner appeared in 17 regular-season games with the Patriots in 2023, recording 45 total tackles and one pass defended over 443 defensive snaps.
The Giants released Mills (undisclosed) from the active/non-football injury list with a non-football injury designation Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Mills began training camp on the active/NFI list due to an injury that remains to be disclosed, and he hasn't practiced since. Last season Mills suited up for all 17 regular-season games with the Patriots, racking up 45 total tackles, one pass breakup and one forced fumble.
The Giants placed Mills (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury list Tuesday. Mills will now be sidelined indefinitely, but he will still be eligible to practice and play in the preseason if activated off the NFI list. The 2016 seventh-round will now look to get healthy and compete for a backup role at safety.
The Giants are slated to sign Mills to a one-year contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Mills turns 30 next month and is coming off a three-year stint with the Patriots after spending the first five years of his career in Philly. Mills appeared in all 17 games last season, making eight starts, and finishing with 45 tackles (26 solo), one pass breakup and one forced fumble on 40 percent of the defensive snaps. Mills figures to compete for the starting safety job alongside Jason Pinnock.