Mills was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Mills spent six days in COVID protocols and was forced to miss the Patriots' playoff loss to the Bills on Saturday. The 27-year-old finished his season with 47 tackles (35 solo), seven passes defensed and a fumble recovery in 16 contests.
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Patriots' Jalen Mills: Out Saturday
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Mills did not travel with the Patriots and will remain on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Ryan Hannable of WEEI.com reports.
Mills landed in COVID protocols Tuesday and had a chance to return in time for the playoffs, but it doesn't seem like that will happen. Hannable's report adds that D'Angelo Ross and Daniel Ekuale have been called up as COVID-19 replacements ahead of Saturday's wild-card game with the Bills. Mills' absence will be a blow to the Patriots' secondary and will likely lead to extra opportunity for Joejuan Williams and Myles Bryant.
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Patriots' Jalen Mills: Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list
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Mills (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
The cornerback will now enter league protocols surrounding COVID-19, putting his availability for Saturday's wild-card matchup against the Bills in significant doubt. If Mills is unable to play in the contest, Myles Bryant will likely step into a starting role in the Patriots' secondary.
Mills (arm) is questionable to return Sunday against the Browns.
Mills suffered the injury early in the contest, and it remains to be seen whether he'll be able to return to action. If he remains out, then Joejuan Williams will be in line to see an uptick in playing time.
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Patriots' Jalen Mills: Returns to action
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Mills (arm) has returned to Sunday's game against the Browns, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
Apparently, Mills' injury was not as serious as originally expected and he has returned to action, providing a boost to New England's defensive unit.
