After searching all offseason, former New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore finally has a new home.
On Sunday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year has reached an agreement on a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings.
Since leaving the Patriots, Gilmore has spent his last three seasons jumping around to the Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys. Now, the 33-year-old defensive back will embark on his 13th NFL season with the Vikings.
He is still a proven playmaker on the field considering he played in all 17 games last season with 68 tackles, 13 pass deflections, two interceptions and one forced fumble with the Cowboys.
ESPN sources: Five-time Pro-Bowl CB Stephon Gilmore has reached an agreement in principle on a one-year deal worth up to $10 million, including $7 million guaranteed with the Minnesota Vikings.
The deal was negotiated and confirmed by Gilmore’s agent Jason Chayut of… pic.twitter.com/WdTBLhXeu7
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 18, 2024
Gilmore’s best years came in New England, and he had said he wasn’t opposed to a reunion.
However, the Patriots already have their pieces in place at cornerback with rising second-year star Christian Gonzalez, veteran Jonathan Jones and Marcus Jones. Alex Austin and Marco Wilson have also been making strong cases for reps on defense.
It would have been a cool moment to see Gilmore ride off into the sunset with the Patriots. Regardless, his accomplishments in New England as a defensive MVP and Super Bowl champion will stand forever.