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Patriots Great Stephon Gilmore Announces Retirement

  • On Thursday, Stephon Gilmore announced his retirement from the NFL after a 13-year career, dedicating the decision to his "first love, football" in an Instagram post.
  • Gilmore established himself as a premier defender, winning the NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2019 and earning two first-team All-Pro selections with the New England Patriots.
  • Selected 10th overall in the 2012 NFL Draft, the veteran finished his career with 32 interceptions, 149 passes defended, and 617 tackles across 180 games played.
  • After leaving the Patriots in 2021, Gilmore played for the Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys, and Minnesota Vikings before not playing in 2025 after failing to secure a contract.
  • Reflecting on his journey from Rock Hill, South Carolina, Gilmore expressed gratitude for chasing his dreams and thanked his family, parents, and coaches for their support throughout his professional career.
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Former top defender Stephon Gilmore retires after 13 seasons

Former NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore formally announced his retirement on Thursday.

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profootballrumors.com broke the news in on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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