Two-time All-Pro, 2019 DPOY Gilmore retiring
Why it matters: Stephon Gilmore, a 2019 DPOY, retires after 13 seasons, leaving a void in NFL defenses.
- Stephon Gilmore announced his retirement from the NFL after 13 seasons, reflecting on an "incredible" career via Instagram.
- Gilmore was a first-team All-Pro in 2018 and 2019 with the New England Patriots, where he also earned the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year award in 2019, leading the league with six interceptions.
- His career includes a Super Bowl victory with the Patriots in 2018, five Pro Bowl selections, and a total of 32 interceptions and 149 passes defended across 180 games.
Two-time All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore, a 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, announced his retirement after an illustrious 13-year career that included a Super Bowl win with the New England Patriots. Gilmore, known for his exceptional play with the Patriots, Buffalo Bills, and several other teams, concludes his career with 32 interceptions and 149 passes defended.
