NFL: The Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots are both headed into very interesting 2023 seasons. The Packers are in the midst of a brand-new era and the Patriots are still trying to figure out if QB Mac Jones is their guy. Both teams are expecting their defenses to play a large role in their success this upcoming season. As it turns out, these two teams were named in a trade that would bolster one of those defenses.
The Green Bay Packers And New England Patriots Named In A Trade That Sends CB Jalen Mills To Green Bay
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Alex Ballentine of Bleacher Report highlighted a trade scenario that would deepen the Packers defensive back room:
The Packers offense has some question marks with Jordan Love taking over at quarterback, so the team’s best path to winning the NFC North in 2023 is with an elite defense.
Joe Barry’s group has talent all over the field, but key injuries made it hard to succeed. They’ll still feel the pain of those injuries early in the season. Eric Stokes started training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
The trio of Stokes, Jaire Alexander and Rasul Douglas is one of the best in the league when healthy. But it gets dicey pretty quickly from there.
With Stokes’ timeline to return still in the air, it wouldn’t hurt to make an offer for someone like Jalen Mills. The veteran has the ability to play outside cornerback, in the slot or at safety.
The Patriots originally intended to cut Mills this offseason but changed their mind and reworked his contract to a one-year deal, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.
Perhaps the allure of adding a draft pick could convince them to give up the do-it-all veteran defensive back.
What Would Jalen Mills Bring To The Green Bay Packers?

Mills originally signed with the Patriots in the spring of 2021, on a four-year, $24 million deal. In 26 games over the last two years he’s recorded 12 pass breakups and two interceptions while primarily playing boundary corner.
Even though Mills has primarily operated as an outside cornerback during his first two seasons in Foxboro, the 29-year-old defensive back has been shifted all over the depth chart during his time with the Patriots.
If the Patriots were interested in draft capital for Mills, the Packers could get him relatively cheap. This type of move would give the Packers depth beyond Eric Stokes and Rasul Douglas in the event of injury.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Jalen Mills go?
Jalen Mills went to the New England Patriots. He signed a four-year contract with the team on March 22, 2021. In his career, he has been known for his impressive skills as a cornerback, and he brings a lot of experience to the Patriots' defense.
What NFL team did Mac Jones go to?
Mac Jones went to the New England Patriots. He is currently a quarterback for the team.