Lions elevate DB Jalen Mills to active roster

Veteran earns third practice squad call-up of the season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Lions have elevated DB Jalen Mills from the Practice Squad to the Active/Inactive list. https://t.co/ihfgsEU9PP Via @Lions on X

What happened: The Detroit Lions have elevated defensive back Jalen Mills from the practice squad to the active/inactive list.

Why it matters: The transaction provides Detroit with additional secondary depth for the weekend. This is the third time Mills has been elevated this season, following previous moves on Sept. 26 and Oct. 3.

What to watch: Mills will automatically revert to the practice squad following the game.

Sources

@Lions 2026-10-10T20:12:34.690292+00:00

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