Mills began his professional career in 1986 when he was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent. He quickly became a leader on the team and was a key part of the Saints' success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He was a three-time All-Pro selection and was named to the Pro Bowl five times. He also earned the NFL's Man of the Year award in 1993.
In 1995, Mills signed with the Carolina Panthers and became the team's first defensive captain. He was a key part of the Panthers' success in the late 1990s, and was a leader on the team's defense. He was named to the Pro Bowl three times with the Panthers, and was named to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s.
Mills was known for his hard work and dedication to the game. He was a leader both on and off the field, and was an inspiration to his teammates. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005, becoming the first player to be inducted as a member of both the Saints and Panthers.
Mills' career was cut short in 1997 when he was diagnosed with intestinal cancer. He continued to be a leader and a role model for his teammates, and even returned to the field for the Panthers in 1998. He passed away in 2005, but his legacy lives on in the NFL. He is remembered as one of the greatest linebackers of all time, and his contributions to the game will never be forgotten.
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