FOXBORO, Mass. — When Jalen Mills signed with the Patriots in 2021, he was expected to play a multipositional role in New England’s secondary.
It took two years, but that role finally is materializing for the veteran defensive back.
After serving as a starting outside cornerback in his first two Patriots seasons, Mills has taken on new responsibilities this spring. Nearly all of the practice reps he took in New England’s first two open organized team activities came at safety or in the slot.
Mills has prior experience at both of those spots, but little in a Patriots uniform.