Stephon Gilmore Retires After 13 NFL Seasons, 2019 Defensive Player of the Year

Gilmore officially retired after 13 NFL seasons as a two-time All-Pro and 2019 Defensive Player of the Year.

“Legendary former Patriots cornerback announces retirement One of the greatest cornerbacks in New England Patriots history is calling it a career”

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He was the No. 10 overall pick in 2012 and played five seasons with the Bills before signing with the Patriots.

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He won a Super Bowl and DPOY with New England.

He finished with 32 interceptions, 149 passes defended, and 617 tackles in 180 games.

Gilmore's career peaked with a Super Bowl win and Defensive Player of the Year award in 2019.

He led the league with six interceptions and 20 passes defended that year.

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He surrendered just 32 receptions and zero touchdowns during that season.

He ranks 12th all-time in passes deflected among cornerbacks.

The last four seasons were characterized by one-year stints with four teams.

“Two-time All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday”

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He admitted his body was feeling it more than usual in his final offseason.

He finished as a five-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro.

His retirement primes the cornerback position as a focus in the 2026 draft.