Stephon Gilmore Retires After NFL Career

0:00It's April 2nd. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Stefan Gilmore, one of the top cornerbacks in New England Patriots history, just announced his retirement after a 13-year NFL career. The 2019 defensive player of the year and Super Bowl champion last suited up for the Minnesota Vikings two seasons back and says he is done for good with no plans to return in 2026. He spent time with 16s overall, posting his longest day across five years with the Buffalo Bills early on. But he is best remembered for four standout seasons with the Patriots starting in 2017, where he earned three pro bonoads and two. First team all pro honors. In his social media post, Gilmore reflected on his journey from a scrappy kid in Rock Hill, South Carolina, the oldest of six siblings to NFL glory. He thanked his wife and kids for supporting his dreams, his parents for shaping him, coaches for their guidance, and fans for the love through it all. A quad injury ended his Patriots run in 2020,

1:01leading to stints with four more teams before wrapping up in 2024. From day one as a first-round pick out of South Carolina, he nashed at least one interception every season and started nearly every game he played. Gilmore leaves the game as a lockdown defender who redefined the position, and now he is geared up for whatever comes next in life.