Detroit Lions Reportedly Sign Veteran Safety Jalen Mills to Practice Squad
The Detroit Lions are reportedly signing veteran safety Jalen Mills to their practice squad to add depth to the secondary following season-ending injuries to other defensive players.
Flint Saginaw Bay City, MI, September 21, 2026 — The Detroit Lions are reportedly bolstering their defensive secondary with the addition of veteran safety Jalen Mills. Sources indicate the team is set to sign Mills to their practice squad.
This move comes as the Lions address depth concerns in their defensive backfield, which has been impacted by season-ending injuries to other players. The addition of Mills, a player with multiple years of experience in the National Football League, is intended to provide additional coverage options and competition within the secondary.
Mills has previously played for the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots. His versatility, having played both cornerback and safety during his career, could offer the Lions flexibility as they navigate the remainder of their season. Specific details regarding the timeline of the signing or the exact players who sustained season-ending injuries were not immediately available.
The team has not officially confirmed the signing. Practice squad players are not part of the active 53-man roster but are available to be elevated to the active roster for games. This allows teams to develop younger players or provide depth without using a permanent roster spot.
Story summarized from the original created by Kory Woods on www.mlive.com, see more information here.
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