Lions elevate Jalen Mills from practice squad to active/inactive list

Veteran DB was also called up Sept. 26.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 3h1 min read

Lions have elevated DB Jalen Mills from the Practice Squad to the Active/Inactive list Via @Lions on X

What happened: The move marks Mills' second standard elevation in eight days after Detroit also called him up on Sept. 26. The veteran defensive back joined Detroit's practice squad on Sept. 21 after splitting 2025 between Houston and Detroit.

Why it matters: Detroit turns back to a veteran option as it manages depth in the secondary during the regular season. Mills logged 10 tackles in seven games last season and gives the Lions another experienced defensive back for this week's roster mix.

By the numbers: Mills made 10 tackles in 7 games in 2025, split between the Texans and Lions. Detroit has now elevated him twice in eight days, with call-ups on Sept. 26 and Oct. 3.

What to watch: The next step is whether Mills is active for Detroit's game-day lineup this week. Any follow-on move to the 53-man roster would signal a longer-term role.

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@Lions 2026-10-03T20:05:20.802707+00:00

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