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The New York Jets have an amazing 2-1 record going into the 2024 NFL season.
They recovered well after a 13-point loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1, defeating the Tennessee Titans 24-17 and easily defeating the New England Patriots 24-3.
The team’s voyage hasn’t been without difficulties, though.
The Jets’ defensive line has suffered a great deal from injuries, which has especially hurt their run defense.
Although Jermaine Johnson’s Achilles injury is a major setback, young players like Will McDonald IV have stepped up to take his place.
The Jets are constantly working to bolster the depth of their defensive line because they understand how important it is to keep up their momentum.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter revealed recently that Jalen Mills, a former defensive back for the Eagles and Patriots, will be joining the Jets practice squad.
The 30-year-old veteran adds a wealth of knowledge to the Jets’ secondary after spending training camp with the Giants. One of Mills’ greatest assets is his versatility; he can play safety and cornerback with equal effectiveness.
His NFL career, which included stops with the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots, has given him leadership skills and experience that the Jets secondary may find useful.
Mills has accumulated remarkable stats over his career, including 1.5 sacks, 406 total tackles, 7 interceptions, and 53 pass deflections. Because of his reputation for excellence in open-field tackling and run support, Mills might also help the Jets.
Jalen Mills gives the Jets much-needed depth and experience in their secondary with his acquisition to the practice squad.