Cornerback just became a more pressing need for the New England Patriots.
The Patriots are releasing veteran cornerback Jalen Mills, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Friday. The move will create about $ 5 million in cap space for New England, per Schefter.
Mills' release is a bit of a surprise after the Patriots signed him to a four-year, $ 24 million contract in 2021 free agency. The former Philadelphia Eagle was New England's starting right cornerback for 16 games in 2021 and started 10 games in 2022.
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