The Patriots are re-signing defensive back Jalen Mills, according to a report from The Score’s Jordan Schultz.

According to ESPN, his new deal is a 1-year pact worth up to $6.1 million. Mills was cut last week in a surprise move that reduced the Pats’ already questionable cornerback depth. However next season, Mills plans to play safety, per Schultz.

Mills enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career playing safety with the Eagles in 2020, his last year before joining the Patriots. He posted a career-high 74 tackles, one interception, a forced fumble and 1.5 sacks. Upon signing Mills as a free agent the spring of 2021, the Pats expected him to continue playing safety in training camp but moved him to corner, a position he played from 2016-2019, to offset the injury loss of top corner Stephon Gilmore.

Last season, Mills recorded 31 tackles, five pass deflections and two interceptions over 10 games. He missed every game after Thanksgiving last season due to a groin injury. Mills also dealt with a hurt hamstring earlier in the season, and his availability factored into the team’s decision to release him, according to a source.