Is Gilmore being traded?
The New England Patriots traded four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore to the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday. Gilmore posted on social media, “It is with mixed emotions that I announce my goodbye to this great fan base.” He also thanked Patriots owner Robert Kraft, the coaches and his teammates.
Who was Gilmore traded for?
Carolina Panthers
— The New England Patriots’ plans to trade cornerback Stephon Gilmore came as a surprise Wednesday. Gilmore, who started the season on the physically unable to perform list after having surgery on a torn quad suffered in Week 15 of the 2020 season, was sent to the Carolina Panthers for a 2023 sixth-round draft pick.
Why was Gilmore traded?
1 was the fact that he was a 31-year-old cornerback coming off of injury. He hadn’t practiced, he hadn’t played in a game. So for the Patriots to trade him to a team that had not been able to see how his rehab was going, that was a hindrance to the Patriots getting the compensation they were hoping for.
Was Gilmore traded or cut?
UPDATE: The Patriots later opted to trade Stephon Gilmore to the Carolina Panthers instead of releasing him outright. The New England Patriots blew up the NFL news cycle Wednesday morning when they decided to outright release cornerback Stephon Gilmore.
Did the Panthers get Stephon Gilmore?
CHARLOTTE — Stephon Gilmore is coming home. The Panthers traded for the veteran cornerback Wednesday, sending a 2023 sixth-rounder to New England. The 31-year-old Rock Hill native adds some stability and credibility to their secondary, which has been hit hard by injuries this season.
What is Stephon Gilmore worth?
The 10th overall pick in the 2012 draft, Gilmore has tallied just under $80 million in career earnings. His current market value is $28.3 million over two years with average earnings of $14.15 million per season, according to Spotrac.
Who signed Stephen Gilmore?
the Patriots
Gilmore is entering his 10th season in the NFL after the Buffalo Bills selected him 10th overall in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft. He spent five seasons in Buffalo before he signed a five-year, $65 million contract with the Patriots in 2017.
What did the Pats get for Stephon Gilmore?
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Patriots will trade cornerback Stephon Gilmore to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a 2023 sixth-round draft pick. Gilmore had started the 2021 season on the PUP list after sustaining a quad injury toward the end of last season.
Why did the Pats let Gilmore go?
The Patriots’ decision to release Stephon Gilmore was largely a financial one. The team was pressed up against the salary cap and needed to open up some space to sign linebacker Jamie Collins to a deal. Stephon Gilmore was in the last year of his contract, so New England doesn’t owe him any more money.
Why did Gilmore get cut?
They allowed four touchdown passes by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in Sunday’s 36-28 loss in Arlington, Tex. The Patriots made the decision to cut ties with Gilmore after the two sides were unable to agree on a restructured contract, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Will Gilmore play Sunday?
Gilmore (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Giants, Jonathan M. Gilmore returned to practice this week and had a chance to make his Panthers debut, but he didn’t make the trip to New York for the team’s Week 7 matchup. …
Will Gilmore play Sunday for Panthers?
Stephon Gilmore was activated off the physically unable to perform list Saturday, which clears the star cornerback to make his Panthers debut Sunday against the Falcons. Gilmore will also be making his season debut, after being sidelined since last December with a quad injury.