The Houston Texans turned to a seasoned defensive back to help stabilize a depleted secondary, signing veteran free-agent safety Jalen Mills , according to ESPN . The move comes after safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffered a knee injury in practice Thursday and fellow safety Jimmie Ward was arrested later that evening for violating conditions of his release in a separate legal matter.

Mills, 31, brings nine seasons of NFL experience to Houston with his most recent stop with the New York Jets in 2024. Selected in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles , Mills developed into a starting cornerback and helped the franchise win Super Bowl LII.

Over five seasons in Philadelphia, Mills recorded 283 tackles and five interceptions. He transition

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