Jordan Mills Explained

Jordan Mills
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:December 24, 1990
Birth Place:Thibodaux, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:316
High School:Assumption
(Napoleonville, Louisiana)
College:Louisiana Tech
Draftyear:2013
Draftround:5
Draftpick:163
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:100
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:87
Pfr:MillJo02

Jordan Michael Mills (born December 24, 1990) is an American football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL draft. He played college football at Louisiana Tech University.

Early life

Mills attended Assumption High School in Napoleonville, Louisiana. He was a two-time All-District 8-5A selection. He received honorable-mention All-state, All-region and All-tri-parish by the Daily Comet as a senior. He also lettered in basketball for three years. He competed in the shot put on the track team for three years, while helping the school reach the regionals as a junior. He was considered as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and was rated the 53rd best offensive tackle in the nation.

College career

Mills accepted a football scholarship from Louisiana Tech University over offers from Southern Mississippi and Tulane. As a true freshman in 2009, he saw action in seven games, starting at left tackle in the last five. As a sophomore in 2010, the coaching staff originally planned to redshirt Mills, but a season-ending knee injury to teammate Cudahy Harmon forced the decision to pull the redshirt off him. He played in five games, starting in four at right tackle. As a junior in 2011, he started in all 13 games at right tackle, paving the way for Louisiana Tech's tailbacks to rush for over 1,800 yards. As a senior in 2012, he started in all 12 games at right tackle, earning first-team All-conference honors.

Professional career

Chicago Bears

Mills was selected by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round (163rd overall) of the 2013 NFL draft.[2] On May 1, Mills and sixth-round pick Cornelius Washington were the first draft choices to sign, both signing four-year contracts.[3] After a strong preseason, he won the starting right tackle job over J'Marcus Webb.[4] He would go on to start all sixteen games for the Bears, allowing three sacks in 1,022 plays.

In 2014, he started the first 13 games at right tackle. In the first quarter of week 17 against the Green Bay Packers, Mills suffered a fractured fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot when leaving the field, and required surgery.[5]

In 2015, the Bears hired new head coach John Fox, who brought in a new coaching staff. Mills lost his starting job to second-year player Charles Leno after the second preseason game and was released on September 6.

Dallas Cowboys (first stint)

On September 7, 2015, the Dallas Cowboys claimed him off waivers.[6] [7] He suffered a foot injury and was declared inactive for the season opener against the New York Giants. On September 14, he was released to make room for offensive tackle Charles Brown.[8]

Detroit Lions

On September 16, 2015, the Detroit Lions signed Mills to their practice squad.[9]

Buffalo Bills

Oct 20, 2015, he was signed by the Buffalo Bills from the Detroit Lions' practice squad.[10] He appeared in 10 games with 5 starts at right tackle.

On March 11, 2017, Mills signed a two-year, $4 million contract extension with the Bills.[11] He started all 16 games at right tackle. In 2018, he again started all 16 games at right tackle. He wasn't re-signed after the season.

Miami Dolphins

On May 9, 2019, Mills signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the Miami Dolphins, to replace the free agent loss of Ja'Wuan James.[12] He missed most of training camp with an undisclosed injury and was waived injured on August 27.[13]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 10, 2019, Mills was signed by the Arizona Cardinals to replace an injured Marcus Gilbert.[14] On October 5, he was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.[15] On November 25, he was designated for return from injured reserve and joined the active roster.[16] However, he was not activated by the end of the three-week practice window on December 16, 2019, and remained on injured reserve for the rest of the season.[17] He appeared in three games with two starts and was not re-signed after the season.

Dallas Cowboys (second stint)

On September 29, 2020, Mills was signed to the Cowboys' practice squad.[18] He was elevated to the active roster on October 24 and December 8 for the team's weeks 7 and 13 games against the Washington Football Team and Baltimore Ravens, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[19] [20] He was promoted to the active roster on December 19, 2020.[21] On December 29, 2020, Mills was waived by Dallas,[22] then re-signed to their practice squad two days later.[23] He was released after the regular season on January 7, 2021.[24]

Baltimore Ravens

On January 12, 2021, Mills signed with the practice squad of the Baltimore Ravens.[25] His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 25, 2021.[26]

Mills joined the Sea Lions of The Spring League in May 2021.[27]

New Orleans Saints

On August 18, 2021, Mills signed with the New Orleans Saints.[28] He was released on August 31, 2021.[29] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 28. He was promoted to the active roster on October 30.[30]

San Francisco 49ers

On August 6, 2022, Mills signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[31] He was released on August 30, 2022.[32]

Personal life

His cousin Tramon Williams played cornerback in the NFL.[33] He is also cousins with former running back Brandon Jacobs.[34]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jordan Mills . Pro Football Reference . 24 June 2024.
  2. News: Associated Press. Bears go for linebacker, tackle on last draft day. The Register-Mail. April 27, 2013. April 27, 2013. dead. https://archive.today/20130629080243/http://www.galesburg.com/sports/x1424271049/Bears-go-for-linebacker-tackle-on-last-draft-day?rssfeed=true. June 29, 2013.
  3. News: Bears sign draft picks Mills, Washington. Chicago Tribune. May 1, 2013. May 1, 2013.
  4. Web site: Seligman. Andrew. Bears' Long, Mills face big test right from start. My Fox Detroit. September 5, 2013. September 5, 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140106204116/http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/23353380/2013/09/05/bears-long-mills-face-big-test-right-from-start. January 6, 2014.
  5. Web site: Wright. Michael C.. RT Mills undergoes foot surgery. ESPN. January 3, 2014. January 5, 2014.
  6. News: Bears waive right tackle Jordan Mills as roster revision continues. Chicago Tribune. September 7, 2015. September 7, 2015.
  7. News: Jordan Mills claimed by Dallas Cowboys from Bears. NFL.com. September 7, 2015. September 7, 2015.
  8. News: Brandon . George . Dallas Cowboys waive OT Jordan Mills, expected to sign OT Charles Brown . . September 14, 2015 . September 19, 2015.
  9. Web site: Detroit Lions sign OT Jordan Mills to practice squad . Rogers . Justin . September 16, 2015 . MLive.com . September 19, 2015.
  10. Web site: Bills Sign Jordan Mills - Pro Player Insiders. proplayerinsiders.com. May 24, 2016. June 3, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160603201248/http://proplayerinsiders.com/nfl-player-team-news-features/bills-sign-jordan-mills/. dead.
  11. Web site: Bills agree to terms with T Jordan Mills. BuffaloBills.com. March 11, 2017.
  12. Web site: Dolphins Sign OT Jordan Mills. MiamiDolphins.com. May 9, 2019.
  13. Web site: Dolphins Release Jordan Mills & Clive Walford. MiamiDolphins.com. August 27, 2019.
  14. Web site: Marcus Gilbert Goes To Injured Reserve, So Cardinals Sign Jordan Mills. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. September 10, 2019.
  15. Web site: Cardinals Place Right Tackle Jordan Mills On IR. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. October 5, 2019.
  16. News: Odegard, Kyle . Reduced Role "Rough" On David Johnson . AZCardinals.com . November 27, 2019 . November 29, 2019.
  17. News: Cardinals' Jordan Mills: Will remain on injured reserve . CBSSports.com . December 16, 2019 . December 17, 2019.
  18. Web site: Cowboys roster move: Dallas signing veteran tackle Jordan Mills to the practice squad. Blogging the Boys. SB Nation. September 29, 2020.
  19. News: Cowboys LT Cam Erving activated from injured reserve, expected to start vs. Washington . DallasNews.com . October 24, 2020 . November 6, 2020.
  20. News: Alper, Josh . Cowboys promote Jordan Mills, Saivion Smith from practice squad . NBCSports.com . December 8, 2020 . January 14, 2021.
  21. News: Cowboys' Jordan Mills: Heads to active roster . CBSSports.com . December 19, 2020 . February 3, 2021.
  22. Web site: Crabtree. Curtis. December 30, 2020. Cowboys waive tackle Jordan Mills. December 30, 2020. NBC Sports.
  23. News: Practice Pool Report: Preparing For Cold Temps . DallasCowboys.com . December 31, 2020 . February 11, 2021.
  24. AaronWilson_NFL . Wilson, Aaron . NFL visit . 1347305400610254853 . January 7, 2021 . February 16, 2021.
  25. News: Mink, Ryan . Ravens Sign Two Veteran Offensive Linemen to Practice Squad . BaltimoreRavens.com . January 12, 2021 . February 17, 2021.
  26. News: Baltimore parts with eight . FantasyGuru.com . January 25, 2021 . February 19, 2021 . February 26, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210226160638/https://www.fantasyguru.com/ravens-baltimore-parts-with-eight/ . dead .
  27. Web site: The Spring League Reveals South Division Transactions . May 29, 2024.
  28. News: New Orleans Saints announce roster moves . NewOrleansSaints.com . August 18, 2021 . August 18, 2021.
  29. Web site: New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53. NewOrleansSaints.com. August 31, 2021.
  30. Web site: New Orleans Saints announce roster moves. NewOrleansSaints.com. October 30, 2021.
  31. Web site: 49ers Sign OL Mills and WR Snead IV to One-Year Deals. 49ers.com. August 6, 2022. August 6, 2022.
  32. Web site: 49ers Announce 2022 Initial 53-Man Roster Ahead of NFL Deadline. 49ers.com. August 30, 2022.
  33. Web site: Mayer. Larry. Bears pick Mills after trading down in fifth round. Chicago Bears. April 27, 2013. April 27, 2013.
  34. Web site: ITB: Big guys, compact cars. Chicago Bears. October 15, 2013.