JALEN MILLS NEWS

Patriots' Jalen Mills shares story of growing up in same town as Celtics' Marcus Smart Turns out green hair isn't the only thing that connects Patriots cornerback Jalen Mills and Celtics star guard Marcus Smart.

MAY 12, 2022 • BOSTON.COM

Jalen Mills anticipates high-level competition at cornerback Veteran cornerback Jalen Mills hopes to help spark a secondary that will have some new pieces in 2022.

MAY 12, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Jalen Mills on this upcoming season 5/12: "Definitely feeling more comfortable" Patriots cornerback Jalen Mills addresses the media on Thursday, May 12th, 2022.

MAY 12, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Did Jalen Mills Just Reveal Return Of Patriots' Throwback Uniforms? Are the New England Patriots bringing back their Pat Patriot throwbacks this season? It sure looks that way.

APRIL 21, 2022 • NESN.COM

Jalen Mills gets to swim with sharks after adopting their 'mindset' The Patriots corner draws a lot of inspiration from the "misunderstood" sea predator.

APRIL 6, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Clears COVID protocols Mills was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Mills spent six days in COVID protocols and was forced to miss the Patriots' playoff loss to the Bills on Saturday. The 27-year-old finished his season with 47 tackles (35 solo), seven passes defensed and a fumble recovery in 16 contests.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Mills did not travel with the Patriots and will remain on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Ryan Hannable of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Mills landed in COVID protocols Tuesday and had a chance to return in time for the playoffs, but it doesn't seem like that will happen. Hannable's report adds that D'Angelo Ross and Daniel Ekuale have been called up as COVID-19 replacements ahead of Saturday's wild-card game with the Bills. Mills' absence will be a blow to the Patriots' secondary and will likely lead to extra opportunity for Joejuan Williams and Myles Bryant.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots' secondary hurting leading up to wild-card game against the Bills - The Boston Globe The secondary will need several players to step up if starting safety Kyle Dugger or cornerback Jalen Mills can’t go.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Patriots move CB Jalen Mills to COVID-19/reserve amid flurry of transactions It’s possible Jalen Mills could play in the playoff opener.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list Mills (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact The cornerback will now enter league protocols surrounding COVID-19, putting his availability for Saturday's wild-card matchup against the Bills in significant doubt. If Mills is unable to play in the contest, Myles Bryant will likely step into a starting role in the Patriots' secondary.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Mills 1/5: "It's always those little things" Patriots cornerback Jalen Mills addresses the media on Wednesday, January 5th, 2022.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Jalen Mills 12/24:  "It's all about getting back to us" Patriots cornerback Jalen Mills addresses the media on Friday, December 24th, 2021.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM

Florida signs veteran secondary coach Raymond away from LSU

Veteran defensive backs coach Corey Raymond is leaving LSU for Florida

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jalen Mills has been up for some heavy lifting in Patriots secondary - The Boston Globe Mills, who began his career in Philadelphia, has filled the perimeter cornerback spot previously occupied by Stephon Gilmore and has started...

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Two-for-One Special: Meaning behind Mills' jersey number  Patriots cornerback Jalen Mills, a.k.a. the Green Goblin, hopes his hair, his special-order cleats, and his No. 2 jersey pay sufficient trib...

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM

Jerod Mayo on Jalen Mills 11/30: "His tackling ability is something that stands out" Patriots linebacker coach Jerod Mayo addresses the media on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM

Titans lose 36-13 to Patriots, fumble away AFC's No. 1 seed

A lot of things went wrong for the Tennessee Titans in their 36-13 loss to the Patriots and so many of them were self-inflicted

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D'Onta Foreman's 31-yard run ends with fumble to Jalen Mills Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman's 31-yard run ends with a fumble to New England Patriots cornerback Jalen Mills.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • NFL.COM

D'Onta Foreman's 31-yard run ends with fumble to Jalen Mills Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman's 31-yard run ends with a fumble to New England Patriots cornerback Jalen Mills.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM

Returns to action Mills (arm) has returned to Sunday's game against the Browns, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

Impact Apparently, Mills' injury was not as serious as originally expected and has returned to action, providing a boost to New England's defensive unit.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Mills (arm) is questionable to return Sunday against the Browns.

Impact Mills suffered the injury at the beginning of the game and it remains to be seen whether he'll be able to return to action. If he's unable to continue playing, then Joejuan Williams will be in line to see an uptick in his playing time.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Mills 11/12: "It comes down to the fundamentals" Patriots cornerback Jalen Mills addresses the media on Friday, November 12, 2021.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM

Jalen Mills 11/5: "The biggest focus is just trying to get better" Patriots defensive back Jalen Mills addresses the media on Friday, November 5, 2021

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM

Jalen Mills on Justin Herbert 10/28: "He is having a phenomenal year right now" Patriots defensive back Jalen Mills addresses the media on Friday, October 22, 2021.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots believe offense is better than it has performed

The numbers are less than flattering

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS