The New England Patriots under head coach Bill Belichick have always had a knack for making the surprising move, and Wednesday’s re-signing of defensive back Jalen Mills certainly also falls in that category. Four days after his release was first reported, the 28-year-old is staying put on a revised one-year contract worth up to $6.1 million.
Not all details of the move are available just yet — the contract structure, for example, remains TBA. Based on what we do know, however, here is our assessment of the move.
The Patriots have a plan in mind.