Jordan Mills: Difference between revisions

{{Short description|American football player, offensive(born tackle1990)}}

| name = Jordan Mills

| image = Jordan Mills bears.jpg

| image_size = 250px

| alt =

| caption = Mills with the Chicago Bears in 2014

| current_team = New Orleans Saints

| number = 79

| position = [[Offensive tackle]]

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|12|24|mf=yes}}

| birth_place = [[Thibodaux, Louisiana]], U.S.

| death_date =

| death_place =

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 5

| weight_lbs = 316

| high_school = [[Assumption High School (Louisiana)|Assumption]]<br>([[Napoleonville, Louisiana]])

| college = [[Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football|Louisiana Tech]]

| draftyear = 2013

| draftround = 5

| draftpick = 163

| pastteams =

* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2021}}–present)

| statweek statseason = 8

| statlabel1statweek = Games= played

| statvalue1 statlabel1 = 92Games played

| statlabel2 statvalue1 = Games started100

| statvalue2 statlabel2 = 84Games started

| nflnew statvalue2 = jordan-mills87

| pfr = MillJo02

'''Jordan Michael Mills''' (born December 24, 1990) is an [[American football]] [[offensive tackle]] forwho theis [[Newa Orleansfree Saints]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL)agent. He was draftedselected by the [[Chicago Bears]] in the fifth round of the [[2013 NFL Draftdraft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Louisiana Tech University]].

==Early yearslife==

Mills accepted a football scholarship from [[Louisiana Tech University]] over offers from [[University of Southern Mississippi|Southern Mississippi]] and [[Tulane University|Tulane]]. As a true freshman in 2009, he saw action in seven games, starting at left guardtackle in the last five. As a sophomore in 2010, the coaching staff originally planned to [[Redshirt (college sports)|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.

| weight = 314316

| ten split = 1.84

| twenty split = 3.08

| note = All values from [[NFL Scouting Combine]]<ref>{{citeCite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jordan-mills/32004d49-4c70-6804-7bfe-b42949f0984f news|title=Jordan Mills Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |workwebsite=[[NationalNFL.com Football League]]|access-date=April 27, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisherurl=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=90331&DraftYear=2013 |title=2013 NFL Draft Scout Jordan Mills College Football Profile |access-date=July 7, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>

Mills was selected by the [[Chicago Bears]] in the fifth round (163rd overall) of the [[2013 NFL Draftdraft]].<ref>{{cite news|agency=Associated Press|url=http://www.galesburg.com/sports/x1424271049/Bears-go-for-linebacker-tackle-on-last-draft-day?rssfeed=true|title=Bears go for linebacker, tackle on last draft day|newspaper=[[The Register-Mail]]|date=April 27, 2013|access-date=April 27, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.istoday/20130629080243/http://www.galesburg.com/sports/x1424271049/Bears-go-for-linebacker-tackle-on-last-draft-day?rssfeed=true|archive-date=June 29, 2013}}</ref> On May 1, Mills and sixth-round pick [[Cornelius Washington]] were the first draft choices to sign, both signing four-year contracts.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-sign-draft-picks-20130501,0,2458168.story|title=Bears sign draft picks Mills, Washington|newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]]|date=May 1, 2013|access-date=May 1, 2013}}</ref> After a strong preseason, he won the starting right tackle job over [[J'Marcus Webb]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Seligman|first=Andrew|url=http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/23353380/2013/09/05/bears-long-mills-face-big-test-right-from-start|title=Bears' Long, Mills face big test right from start|publisher=My Fox Detroit|date=September 5, 2013|access-date=September 5, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140106204116/http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/23353380/2013/09/05/bears-long-mills-face-big-test-right-from-start|archive-date=January 6, 2014}}</ref> He would go on to start all sixteen games for the Bears, allowing three sacks in 1,022 plays.

===Dallas Cowboys (first stint)===

On September 7, 2015, the [[Dallas Cowboys]] claimed him off waivers.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-roster-waivers-20150906-story.html|title=Bears waive right tackle Jordan Mills as roster revision continues|newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]]|date=September 7, 2015|access-date=September 7, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=httphttps://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000523688/article/jordan-mills-claimed-by-dallas-cowboys-from-bears-0ap3000000523688|title=Jordan Mills claimed by Dallas Cowboys from Bears|website=[[NFL.com]]|date=September 7, 2015|access-date=September 7, 2015}}</ref> 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 (offensive lineman)|Charles Brown]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Brandon |last=George |title=Dallas Cowboys waive OT Jordan Mills, expected to sign OT Charles Brown |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2015/09/14/dallas-cowboys-waive-ot-jordan-mills-expected-to-sign-ot-charles-brown/ |work=[[The Dallas Morning News]] |date=September 14, 2015 |access-date=September 19, 2015}}</ref>

Oct 20, 2015, he was signed by the [[Buffalo Bills]] from the [[Detroit Lions]]' practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://proplayerinsiders.com/nfl-player-team-news-features/bills-sign-jordan-mills/|title=Bills Sign Jordan Mills - Pro Player Insiders|website=proplayerinsiders.com|access-date=May 24, 2016|archive-date=June 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603201248/http://proplayerinsiders.com/nfl-player-team-news-features/bills-sign-jordan-mills/|url-status=dead}}</ref> He appeared in 10 games with 5 starts at [[right tackle]].

On September 29, 2020, Mills was signed to the [[Dallas Cowboys]]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys roster move: Dallas signing veteran tackle Jordan Mills to the practice squad|url=https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2020/9/29/21494396/cowboys-roster-move-dallas-signing-veteran-tackle-jordan-mills-to-the-practice-squad|work=Blogging the Boys|publisher=SB Nation|date=September 29, 2020}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news |title=Cowboys LT Cam Erving activated from injured reserve, expected to start vs. Washington |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2020/10/24/cowboys-lt-cam-erving-activated-from-injured-reserve-expected-to-start-vs-washington/ |website=DallasNews.com |date=October 24, 2020 |access-date=November 6, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Alper, Josh |title=Cowboys promote Jordan Mills, Saivion Smith from practice squad |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/12/08/cowboys-promote-jordan-mills-saivion-smith-from-practice-squad/ |website=NBCSports.com |date=December 8, 2020 |access-date=January 14, 2021}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on December 19, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |title=Cowboys' Jordan Mills: Heads to active roster |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/cowboys-jordan-mills-heads-to-active-roster/ |website=CBSSports.com |date=December 19, 2020 |access-date=February 3, 2021}}</ref> On December 29, 2020, Mills was waived by Dallas,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Crabtree|first=Curtis|date=December 30, 2020|title=Cowboys waive tackle Jordan Mills|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/12/30/cowboys-waive-tackle-jordan-mills/|access-date=December 30, 2020|website=NBC Sports}}</ref> then re-signed to their practice squad two days later.<ref>{{cite news |title=Practice Pool Report: Preparing For Cold Temps |url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/practice-pool-report-preparing-for-cold-temps |website=DallasCowboys.com |date=December 31, 2020 |access-date=February 11, 2021}}</ref> He was released after the regular season on January 7, 2021.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=AaronWilson_NFL |author=Wilson, Aaron |title=NFL visit |number=1347305400610254853 |date=January 7, 2021 |access-date=February 16, 2021}}</ref>

On January 12, 2021, Mills signed with the practice squad of the [[Baltimore Ravens]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Mink, Ryan |title=Ravens Sign Two Veteran Offensive Linemen to Practice Squad |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-sign-two-veteran-offensive-linemen-to-practice-squad |website=BaltimoreRavens.com |date=January 12, 2021 |access-date=February 17, 2021}}</ref> His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 25, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Baltimore parts with eight |url=https://www.fantasyguru.com/ravens-baltimore-parts-with-eight/ |website=FantasyGuru.com |date=January 25, 2021 |access-date=February 19, 2021 |archive-date=February 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226160638/https://www.fantasyguru.com/ravens-baltimore-parts-with-eight/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

On August 18, 2021, Mills signed with the [[New Orleans Saints]].<ref>{{cite news |title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-0818221 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com |date=August 18, 2021 |access-date=August 18, 2021}}</ref> He was released on August 31, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53|url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-make-roster-reductions-to-53-2021|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=August 31, 2021}}</ref> He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 28. He was promoted totto hethe active roster on October 30.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves|url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-x9986|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=October 30, 2021}}</ref>