Stephon Gilmore Retires: Elite Cornerback's NFL Career Ends

0:00It's April 2nd. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and Ready for Kickoff. Stefan Gilmore, the former Carolina Panthers cornerback, just called a quits on his NFL career at age 35. The Rock Hill, South Carolina native, and University of South Carolina star, broke the news Thursday with a video on his Twitter account. Drafted tent overall by the Buffalo Bills back in 2012, he built his game over five seasons there. In 2017, he inked a five-year, $65 million deal with the New England Patriots locking in as a shutdown corner. The Panthers grabbed him mid-season in a trade during 2021, and even in just eight games, he snagged his fifth Pro Bowl spot. Fans remember him as that lockdown defender who elevated every squad he joined from college ball to the pros. After Carolina, he bounced to the Indianapolis Colts in 2022, Dallas Cowboys in 2023, and Minnesota Vikings this year.

1:00His hardware, a Super Bowl li title, the 2019 defensive player of the year award, and two first team all pro honors. Gilmore steps away with a resume that screens elite, leaving the league a bit dimmer without his coverage skills.