The Patriots are making a big change to their secondary.
New England plans to release veteran cornerback Jalen Mills, according to a report Friday from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Mills had two years remaining on the four-year, $24 million contract he signed in 2021. Cutting him will create just under $5 million in salary cap space.
Mills was a starting outside corner in both of his Patriots seasons, but he missed the final six games of 2022 with a lingering groin injury. He had two interceptions and 12 passes defended in 26 games for New England.