Stephon Gilmore Retires: A Career in Numbers

0:00It's April 2nd. This is NFL News today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. Stefan Gilmore, one of the Buffalo Bills' top first round gyms, just dropped his retirement bombshell on Instagram. The cornerback drafted tent overall by the Bills out of South Carolina back in 2012, bounced around the league with the Patriots, Cowboys, Colts, Vikings, and Panthers over 13 seasons. In his post, he shouted out football as his first love, crediting it for focus and lifelong bonds from his scrappy Rock Hill roots as the oldest of, six kids. He thanked his wife, kids, parents, coaches, and fans, reflecting on chasing dreams through hard work and self-belief. Gilmore snagged five probals, a Super Bowl ring, defensive player of the year honors, 32 picks total, and led the league with six. Exceptions plus 20, passes defense in 2019, now at 36th of September. He's locking the door in his career for good.