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Former Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore is still not done with football. At age 34, Gilmore says he’s waiting for the right opportunity to return to the NFL for a 14th season. In this video, we break down his recent comments, his 2024 performance with the Vikings, and what teams might be the best fit.  Will we see Gilmore back on the field soon? Or is this the end of a legendary career?  🔔 Subscribe for more NFL updates, free agency news, and player analysis!  #NFL #StephonGilmore #NFLFreeAgency

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00:00At this point in his career, it's not hard to imagine him playing more of a hybrid role,

00:05maybe even shifting to safety, or being a veteran leader who plays situational snaps.

00:11With 173 career starts and tons of playoff experience, Gilmore would bring a steady

00:17presence to any locker room. The Mercenary Cornerback

00:20Since leaving New England in 2020, Gilmore has kind of become a hired gun. He's played for four

00:27different teams in four years, stepping in where needed and doing his job well. That kind of

00:33flexibility could actually help him land one more opportunity. A lot of teams might be looking for

00:39exactly that, a smart, experienced, dependable vet who won't make mental mistakes and can teach

00:45younger corners while still making a play or two himself. What's next? Gilmore turns 35 in September,

00:52but he's not done yet. The NFL is unpredictable, injuries happen, secondaries get thin,

00:59and coaches look for veteran help. Don't be surprised if Gilmore ends up in a camp before

01:04the preseason ends. He's not looking for a farewell tour. He's looking for a team that believes he can

01:11still make a difference, and if that team comes calling, don't bet against him making a few more

01:16plays before it's all said and done. At 34 years old and with 13 NFL seasons behind him,

01:23Stephon Gilmore is far from ready to hang up his cleats. The former defensive player of the year

01:29still believes he has something to offer, but he's in no rush to just sign with any team.

01:35I want to play this year, Gilmore said recently on the Money Down podcast.

01:39It's just got to be the right situation. I'm not just gonna sign anywhere. I still love the game.

01:47I still can contribute. It's just got to be the right place.

01:51That pretty much sums up where Gilmore is in his career, still hungry, still capable,

01:56but also smart about what's next. A veteran with plenty of experience.

02:02Gilmore has been around the league for a while. He's a five-time pro bowler,

02:05a two-time first-team all-pro, and was named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year in 2019.

02:13That same year, he was arguably the best corner in football. Since then, he's bounced around a bit,

02:19playing for the Panthers, Colts, Cowboys, and most recently, the Vikings.

02:25Even though he's not quite the shutdown corner he once was, Gilmore has stayed relatively durable

02:31and productive. In 2024 with Minnesota, he racked up 56 tackles and interception and defended nine

02:38passes. He played most of his snaps on the outside, 772 to be exact, but he also saw action closer to

02:47the line of scrimmage, 109 snaps in the box, to be precise. His PFF coverage grade last season was

02:5560.4, which is lower than his usual standard and one of the worst marks of his career. Still,

03:02his 77.6 run defense grade was solid, 22nd among all cornerbacks, which shows he can still be useful

03:10in the right system. Not looking to just fill a roster spot. Gilmore made it clear, he's not signing

03:17with just any team. He wants to play, but it's about more than just collecting a paycheck or wearing

03:23a jersey for one more year. He's chasing the right fit. Team that has a real shot, maybe even a Super Bowl

03:30contender. That could mean reuniting with an old team, stepping in for a team that suffers a big

03:36injury in training camp, or even taking on a new role entirely.

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