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New York Post · collected 2026-09-18 · by Allie Kaylor

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Stephon Gilmore has retired after signing a one-day contract with the New England Patriots on Friday. The 2019 Defensive Player of the Year won his only Super Bowl with the Patriots in 2018 and spent five seasons there from 2017 to 2021, recording 185 tackles and 11 interceptions during that time. Gilmore expressed gratitude for his growth as a player under New England’s leadership and hinted at possibly returning to football in an advisory or coaching role while currently enjoying family life.
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Stephon Gilmore, a two-time All-Pro cornerback and winner of the 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, signed a one-day contract with the New England Patriots on Friday to officially retire as a member of the team. At age 35, Gilmore won his only Super Bowl in the 2018 season while playing for New England. Originally drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2012 and spending five seasons there before joining the Patriots in 2017, Gilmore solidified his status as one of the NFL's premier cornerbacks during his time with New England. He clinched the Super Bowl victory over the Los Angeles Rams with a crucial interception late in the fourth quarter, contributing significantly to New England’s last championship under quarterback Tom Brady.

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Stephon Gilmore, the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year, signed a one-day contract Friday to officially retire with New England, where he won the lone Super Bowl of his 13-year career. “I think I wouldn’t be the person I am today if I didn’t come to this franchise,” Gilmore said.
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🔮 Stephon Gilmore, the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year, signed a one-day contract Friday to officially retire with New England, where he won the lone Super Bowl of his 13-year career. “I think I wouldn’t be the person I am today if I didn’t come to this franchise,” Gilmore said.
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Stephon Gilmore retires after one-day contract with Patriots · assertive framing

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Another member of the Patriots dynasty has called it a career. asserted
member → call → it
Stephon Gilmore, the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year, signed a one-day contract Friday to officially retire with New England, where he won the lone Super Bowl of his 13-year career. “I think I wouldn’t be the person I am today if I didn’t come to this franchise,” Gilmore said. asserted
Gilmore → sign → franchise
The No. 10 overall draft pick by the Bills in 2012, Gilmore spent five seasons in Buffalo — including being named a Pro Bowler in his final season — before signing with the Patriots in 2017. asserted
Gilmore → spend → 2017
With New England, Gilmore brought his game to the next level. asserted
Gilmore → bring → level
After losing part of the 2017 season to injury, the cornerback earned his first of two All-Pro selections in 2018, then was a staple on defense that postseason as the Patriots won their final Super Bowl of the Tom Brady era. asserted
Patriots → lose → era
Gilmore picked off Rams quarterback Jared Goff late in the fourth quarter to seal the win for the Patriots. asserted
Gilmore → pick → Patriots
Coming off the Super Bowl campaign, Gilmore responded with one of the best defensive seasons ever by a Patriot. asserted
Gilmore → come → Patriot
He led the league with six interceptions — including two pick-sixes — en route to winning the first DPOY in franchise history. asserted
He → lead → history
In four seasons in New England, Gilmore recorded 185 tackles and 11 interceptions. asserted
Gilmore → record → tackles
“I had great early years in my career, but I think once I came to New England, I really grew into myself mentally, physically,” Gilmore said. asserted
Gilmore → have → myself
“I got so much better as a player, I had great coaches, I was around a lot of great veteran players that really helped me elevate my game.” asserted
me → get → game
Gilmore was traded to the Panthers in 2021, when he was named a Pro Bowler for the fourth straight season. asserted
he → trade → season
He followed that with stints with the Colts, Cowboys and Vikings. asserted
He → follow → Colts
He last played a game in 2024 and announced his retirement in April. asserted
He → play → April
Though Gilmore is enjoying his time at home with his wife and kids, he hinted that his career in football might not be over. uncertain
career → enjoy → football
“I still know a lot about the game,” Gilmore said. asserted
Gilmore → know → game
“I see a lot of guys playing nowadays, I think they can learn from older guys that played the game and see the game through different lenses. asserted
that → see → lenses
But right now I’m enjoying the family and if the right opportunity comes, I’ll be ready to fill it.” asserted
I → enjoy → it
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