Stephon Gilmore Retires: Hall of Fame Path Wide Open

0:00On April 2nd, Stephon Gilmore, one of the elite cornerbacks of his generation, just made it official. He's retiring after a 13-year NFL career. The five-time pro bowlers snagged offensive player of the year honors in 2019 with the Patriots and suited up for six teams total. He landed with the Cowboys in 2023 after a trade from the Colts right before the draft. Started all 17 games for that 12-5 squad, picking off two passes, but a late season shoulder injury hampered him in their playoff. Loss. To the Packers. Earlier on, Gilmore spent his first five years locking down receivers in Buffalo, then four dominant seasons in New England, including that Super Bowl. When in 2018, he bounced to the Panthers in Colts for single years before Dallas. In 2024, he played for the Vikings, but sat out 2025 before hanging up the cleats. Career totals include 32 interceptions, cementing his rep as a shut down corner. Gilmore's exit leaves a void for Vets who could still ball, but his Hall of Fame path looks

1:03wide open now.