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The Patriots are releasing cornerback Jalen Mills, according to ESPN.
The move opens up $4.96 million against the salary cap and creates $1.25 million in dead money.
Mills had signed a four-year, $24 million contract in 2021 as part of New England’s spending spree during free agency that year. He played alongside J.C. Jackson his first season as a Patriot, before stepping up into a larger role.
Mills, who turns 29 in April, did not play in the final six games last season because of a groin injury.