The preseason opener against the Houston Texans was the first game for veteran defensive back Jalen Mills at his new position. After spending most of his first two years with the New England Patriots as an outside cornerback, the 29-year-old made the move to safety this offseason.
Based on Thursday night, Mills is already feeling right at home in the new spot. Playing 25 of 64 defensive snaps as one of New England’s starting safeties, he registered three tackles as well as a first-quarter interception that set up a 44-yard Nick Folk field goal.