Stephon Gilmore retires from NFL as former Panthers cornerback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:20 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Stephon Gilmore, a former Pro Bowl cornerback, is set to retire from the NFL on September 18, 2026, after a 13-year career. Gilmore, who spent one season with the Carolina Panthers in 2021, also enjoyed significant success with the New England Patriots, where he was named AP Defensive Player of the Year and a two-time first-team All-Pro. He last played for the Minnesota Vikings in 2024, making 16 starts. His retirement comes shortly before his 36th birthday, marking the end of an impactful career in professional football.
- •Stephon Gilmore retires from the NFL on September 18, 2026.
- •He played one season with the Panthers in 2021.
- •Gilmore won AP Defensive Player of the Year in 2019.
- •He last played for the Minnesota Vikings in 2024.
- •Gilmore also served as a two-time first-team All-Pro.
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Former Panthers Pro Bowl CB to retire from NFL at 35 years old
"A former Panthers Pro Bowl defender is officially retiring from the NFL on Friday.
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