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Lions elevate Jalen Mills from practice squad ahead of Week 5 matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 12:01 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Lions elevate Jalen Mills from practice squad ahead of Week 5 matchup

Summary

The Detroit Lions have elevated cornerback Jalen Mills from the practice squad to their active roster in preparation for their Week 5 game against the Arizona Cardinals. This decision comes as the Lions deal with injuries to key players, including Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. Mills, a former seventh-round draft pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2016, has had a varied career, contributing to multiple teams, including a stint with the New England Patriots. His veteran experience may be crucial for the Lions as they seek to strengthen their secondary during an important game in Glendale.

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Status Watch

•Jalen Mills was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster.
•Lions face injuries to key players before the game against the Cardinals.
•Mills has experience with the Eagles and Patriots.
•The game is set for Sunday at University of Phoenix Stadium.

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12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Lions Elevate Veteran DB From Practice Squad Before Week 5

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The Detroit Lions will have their work cut out for them on Sunday when they take on the Arizona Cardinals, which will mark the return of former Arizona offensive coordinator Drew Petzing to his old stomping grounds of University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. The Lions are going to be shorthanded, as they remain short […] The post Lions Elevate Veteran DB From Practice Squad Before Week 5 appeared first on HEAVY.
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