Detroit Lions add Jalen Mills to practice squad for depth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026

The Detroit Lions signed veteran safety Jalen Mills to their practice squad on September 21, 2026. Mills, 32, previously spent part of last season with the Lions after being claimed off waivers on December 10, 2025. Over his career, he has played 122 games and started 92, recording impressive defensive statistics. The Lions are bolstering their defensive backfield, having worked out other defensive backs including Jordan Fuller recently.
- •Jalen Mills joins the Detroit Lions' practice squad.
- •Mills brings 10 years of NFL experience to the team.
- •He played three games with the Lions last season.
- •Lions are evaluating additional defensive backs, including Jordan Fuller.
- •Mills' career includes 460 total tackles and eight interceptions.
- 9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Lions bring back veteran safety to practice squad
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions sign veteran safety Jalen Mills to practice squad
"The Detroit Lions have re-signed veteran safety Jalen Mills to their practice squad.
"The Detroit Lions are signing veteran safety Jalen Mills to its practice squad.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 9:32 PMLions bring back veteran safety to practice squad
The Detroit Lions have re-signed veteran safety Jalen Mills to their practice squad.
- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 7:05 PMDetroit Lions sign veteran safety Jalen Mills to practice squad
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran safety Jalen Mills to its practice squad.
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