Stephon Gilmore Retires After NFL Career

0:00On April 2nd, Stefan Gilmour just hung up his cleats after a 13-year NFL career, calling it quits at age 35. The five-time pro-buller and two-time all-prose snagged defensive player of the year honors in 2019 and won a Super Bowl ring with the Patriots. Drafted 10th overall by the Buffalo Bills back in 2012, he built a rep as one of the league's lockdown corners with 32 picks and over 600 tackles. He bounced around late in his run, suiting up for six teams total. Bills first for five years, then Patriots where he hit two Super Bowls, followed by, quick stints with the Panthers, Colts, Cowboys and Vikings. That Patriot era peaked with a championship beat down on the Rams, but injuries and team shifts turned him into a reliable vet for hire. Fans and teammates always respected his no-nonsense style, earning him the nickname Gilly Locke for shutting down top receivers. Even off the field, he mentored young corners like the Patriots crew through social media shout outs.

1:01His impact lingered everywhere he played. Last year with the Vikings, he stepped in after rookie tragedies and injuries hit their secondary hard, grabbing a key pick to seal a win over Aaron. Rodgers and the Jets in London, but Minnesota passed on bringing him back this off season, leaving him unsigned until he dropped a retirement news on Instagram. Still more reflected on his journey from humble South Carolina roots to NFL glory, thanking family, coaches and fans for the ride. Now, Hall the Fame eligible in four years, he's locking the door on a legacy that inspired a generation of defenders. That wraps NFL news today, brought to you with AI.