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As the NFL draft nears, rumors are flying everywhere. One NFL insider thinks that the Patriots could make a major trade involving star cornerback Stephon Gilmore
Appearing on ESPN’s Get Up on Tuesday, Diana Russini laid out a scenario in which New England could package Gilmore in a trade to get the 10th overall pick. This partly has to do with Gilmore’s $7 million salary for 2021.
Earlier this month, Gilmore told the Boston Globe that he was not worried about contract talks and was going to let the process play out. With New England looking at some high-profile draft prospects, this is a deal that could for work both New England and the team that acquires Gilmore.
“Something to keep in mind — and it’s a small little storyline to keep an eye on — Stephon Gilmore is in the final year of his five-year contract with the New England Patriots. He’s making about $7 million this season,” Russini said on Tuesday’s Get Up on ESPN. “The New England Patriots could perhaps deal Stephon Gilmore on draft night as part of a package to move up if they are in the business of getting a quarterback. I did speak to a team in the top 10 who told me that they’ve had calls with New England.”
Mel Kiper Jr. floated a theory around earlier in the month that New England could make a trade with the Dallas Cowboys who hold the 10th overall pick. With New England looking to continue to bolster the roster for the future, Gilmore leaving the Patriots is not necessarily a crazy theory.
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