Jalen Mills Expected to Miss Time With Thigh Injury

New York Jets Cornerback Could Miss Multiple Games

Injury Dampens Hopes For Jets' Postseason Push

The New York Jets have been dealt a significant blow to their defense, as cornerback Jalen Mills is expected to miss time with a thigh injury. The injury occurred during the Jets' Week 17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks and is expected to sideline Mills for multiple games, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Mills has been a key part of the Jets' defense this season, starting all 17 games and recording 84 tackles, three interceptions, and 13 pass breakups. His absence will be a major loss for the Jets, who are currently in the hunt for a playoff berth.

With Mills out, the Jets will likely turn to Bryce Hall or Isaiah Dunn to fill his spot in the lineup. Hall has started six games this season, while Dunn has appeared in 13 games mostly on special teams.

The Jets are currently 7-9 and in a must-win situation in their final game of the season against the Miami Dolphins. A win would give the Jets a chance to finish 8-9 and potentially qualify for the playoffs as a wild card team. However, without Mills in the lineup, the Jets' chances of winning that game and making the playoffs are significantly diminished.

The Jets' defense has been one of the most improved units in the NFL this season, ranking in the top 10 in several key categories. Mills has been a big part of that improvement, and his absence will be a major setback for the Jets as they try to make a playoff push.