Jets to put Jalen Mills on IR with broken collarbone

Veteran defensive back Jalen Mills's first interception of the 2024 season came on their final snap of the 2024 season.

Mills picked off a Mac Jones pass in the first half of last Sunday's 32-25 win over the Jaguars, but needed medical attention after the play and interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich announced on Wednesday that Mills's season is over. Mills suffered a broken collarbone on the play and will end the year on injured reserve.

Mills signed to the Jets' practice squad in September and started eight of their last nine games. He had 44 tackles, six passes defensed, and one forced fumble to go with last week's interception.

The effort Mills gave was worth bringing him back in 2025, but the Jets will need to find their new head coach and General Manager before making any personnel decisions.