Gilmore had six total tackles, two passes defensed and an interception in Sunday's 23-17 win over the Jets in London. Gilmore was targeted 14 times in the passing game and gave up seven receptions for 66 yards. He hasn't graded out exceptionally in pass coverage this season, but has been a steady veteran presence and made a big play when it counted Sunday, with his interception staving off a potential game-tying score by the Jets in the final minute.
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ACTIVELatest Stephon Gilmore news
Team
Minnesota Vikings
Birthdate
9/19/1990 (34)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'0", 190 lbs
Draft Info
2012: Rd 1; Pk (BUF)
Birthplace
Rock Hill, SC, USA
Position
CB
College
South Carolina
Experience
13 seasons
Career History
Minnesota Vikings
2024-Present
(1 season)
Dallas Cowboys
2023-2024
(1 season)
Indianapolis Colts
2022-2023
(1 season)
New England Patriots
2017-2022
(5 seasons)
Carolina Panthers
2021-2021
(1 season)
Buffalo Bills
2012-2017
(5 seasons)
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TOT 3.6SACK 0.0SOLO 3.0AST 0.6INT 0.1TFL 0.0
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Full season projectionsTOT 54.8SOLO 38.3AST 16.6
Gilmore had six total tackles, two passes defensed and an interception in Sunday's 23-17 win over the Jets in London. Gilmore was targeted 14 times in the passing game and gave up seven receptions for 66 yards. He hasn't graded out exceptionally in pass coverage this season, but has been a steady veteran presence and made a big play when it counted Sunday, with his interception staving off a potential game-tying score by the Jets in the final minute.
Gilmore had four total tackles and a tackle for a loss in Sunday's win over Houston. Gilmore's late signing in training camp has added a needed steady veteran presence to a young secondary. He's allowed 16 receptions on 19 targets for a 91.0 NFL passer rating, according to Pro Football Focus, which is slightly worse than his last two seasons, however.
The Vikings are signing Gilmore (shoulder) to a one-year, $10 million contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Gilmore met with Minnesota last week, and the visit apparently went well, as the veteran cornerback is now set to join the Vikings' defensive backfield. The 33-year-old should immediately jump into a starting role, which will allow Byron Murphy to move over to his strongest position in the slot. Gilmore started all 17 regular-season games with Dallas year, showing that he still has plenty in the tank by tying his career high with 68 tackles (54 solo) while adding 13 defensed passes, including two interceptions. Gilmore had shoulder surgery in the offseason but appears to be recovered given Minnesota's willingness to ink him to a contract.
Gilmore (shoulder) is slated to visit the Vikings on Monday, Andrew Harbaugh of USA Today reports. Gilmore spent last season in Dallas where he broke up 13 passes and logged two interceptions across 17 games. He underwent shoulder surgery during the offseason, but his visit to Minnesota indicates he is nearly recovered. The Vikings have had problems at cornerback during training camp due to injuries, so Gilmore would be a veteran presence should he indeed be brought in.