Stephon Gilmore will retire as a member of the New England Patriots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 6:55 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Stephon Gilmore, a five-time Pro Bowler and former NFL Defensive Player of the Year, is set to retire on September 18, 2026, as a member of the New England Patriots. Gilmore was a standout cornerback during his time in New England, earning two first-team All-Pro selections and playing a crucial role in the team's Super Bowl LIII victory. He recorded six interceptions during the 2019 season, tying for the league lead. After leaving the Patriots in 2021, he played for several teams, but will now conclude his career where he achieved his greatest success. His retirement will take place officially with the Patriots, marking the end of a notable era in his career.
- •Gilmore will retire from the NFL on September 18, 2026.
- •He earned Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2019.
- •Gilmore helped the Patriots win Super Bowl LIII.
- •He played for multiple teams after leaving New England in 2021.
- •His career concluded with a return to the Patriots.
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots news: Former DPOY CB set to retire as member of New England
"One of the NFL’s best cornerbacks of his generation is officially calling it a career. Five-time Pro Bowler and former Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore will retire from the NFL on Friday as a member of the New England Patriots, according to Ari Meirov. It’s a fitting ending for a player who enjoyed the best years of his career in New […] The post Patriots news: Former DPOY CB set to retire as member of New England appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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