Stephon Gilmore, a cornerback, is up for decision for the Dallas Cowboys.
With five Pro Bowls under his belt, cornerback Stephon Gilmore of the Dallas Cowboys is still without a new contract as the NFL offseason continues. After the team lost Trevon Diggs for the season in 2023, the veteran was extremely important.
However, Gilmore is still a free agent, and Dallas might lose him in the upcoming days. The Kansas City Chiefs, in the opinion of Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report, would be Gilmore’s ideal fit.
Dallas faces a difficulty because Kansas City still has over $15 million in cap space. In the event of a bidding battle for the defender, the Cowboys cannot afford to lose.
Knox stated in a piece titled “1 NFL Veteran Free Agent That Could Help Each Super Bowl Contender in 2024” on May 6, 2024, that “Kansas City could instead turn to Stephon Gilmore, who spent last season with Dallas.” “Gilmore was a standout player for the Cowboys in 2023, starting all 17 games and allowing an opponent’s quarterback rating of only 82.7 in coverage.
“There is still a chance for a reunion with Dallas, but Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News says there is “nothing imminent.” Even though Gilmore, the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year and five-time Pro Bowler, might not be available for a low price, the Chiefs have the financial room to sign him.
The return of Diggs and the rise of DaRon Bland have put the Cowboys in a decent situation at cornerback. Still, the coaching staff would probably feel much more comfortable with Bland, Diggs, and Gilmore in a trio. There is “nothing imminent,” according to Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News, regarding the Cowboys’ possible re-signing of Gilmore.
It’s unclear what Gilmore will demand in exchange for his next transaction. Gilmore’s $20 million, two-year deal ended recently, and in 2023, a $9.98 million cap hit was due.
Despite not being playing at a Pro Bowl caliber anymore, the veteran still seems to be a reliable starter in the NFL. Playing in all 52 games, Gilmore recorded 54 tackles, 13 pass deflections, 2 interceptions, and a forced fumble.
