Lions Cut Veteran Safety Amid Major Defensive Shakeup

When the Detroit Lions elevated Jalen Mills from their practice squad before Week 5, they knew that it was going to be the last time they were able to do it. The Lions had to decide to sign Mills to their active roster or release him after this week. They decided to release him. Detroit Lions Release Safety Jalen Mills They signed him to their practice squad in Week 3, and their plan was to immediately elevate him. He did not play in Week 3, but served as depth. Injuries led the team to elevate him again in Week 4.