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The Detroit Lions announced the release of veteran defensive back Jalen Mills from their practice squad on Tuesday.
Mills, 32, had exhausted all three of his practice squad elevations with his elevation against the Arizona Cardinals .
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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 .
Originally a seventh-round pick out of LSU by the Eagles in 2016, Mills entered the 2026 season having played in 122 games and started 92, registering 460 tackles, 60 passes defended, 10 tackles for loss, eight interceptions, seven quarterback hits, three forced fumbles, 1.5 sacks, and one fumble recovery. He has also returned one interception for a touchdown.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) leads his team out of the tunnel for warm-ups ahead of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) signals before a play against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) carries the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) makes a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) celebrates a first down against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) celebrates a touchdown against Arizona Cardinals with wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58), and tight end Brock Wright (89) during the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Detroit Lions edge rusher DJ Wonnum (98) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) during the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) dives in for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) celebrates a touchdown against Arizona Cardinals with quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the second half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions defensive back Christian Izien (5) celebrates a play against the Arizona Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) waves at fans to celebrate a 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) celebrates as he walks off the field after defeating the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, left, shakes hands with Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur after a 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) leads his team out of the tunnel for warm-ups ahead of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) leads his team out of the tunnel for warm-ups ahead of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) signals before a play against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) carries the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
(Mark J. Rebilas, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) makes a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) celebrates a first down against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) celebrates a touchdown against Arizona Cardinals with wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58), and tight end Brock Wright (89) during the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
(Mark J. Rebilas, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Detroit Lions edge rusher DJ Wonnum (98) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) during the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
(Matt Kartozian, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
(Mark J. Rebilas, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) dives in for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) celebrates a touchdown against Arizona Cardinals with quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the second half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions defensive back Christian Izien (5) celebrates a play against the Arizona Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) waves at fans to celebrate a 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) celebrates as he walks off the field after defeating the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
(Mark J. Rebilas, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, left, shakes hands with Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur after a 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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