Detroit Lions release veteran DB from practice squad

Mills totaled three tackles across 26 defensive snaps and six special teams snaps in a pair of games this season, per Pro Football Focus . Mills spent the end of last season in Detroit. The Lions claimed Mills off waivers on Dec. 10 of last year. Mills played in three games with the Lions in 2025, logging 65 defensive snaps and 12 special teams snaps, per Pro Football Focus .