Former Minnesota Vikings CB Stephon Gilmore has officially announced his retirement from the National Football League.
Gilmore made a great impact on the NFL, and was one of the league premier corners from the late-2010’s to the early 2020’s.
His list of accomplishments is nothing to scoff at.
- Super Bowl LIII Champion
- 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year
- 5-time Pro-Bowler (2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
- 2-time First-Team All Pro (2018, 2019)
- 2019 NFL league-leader in interceptions
- New England Patriots All-2010s Team
- New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team
The former South Carolina Gamecock took to social media to announce his retirement from pro football.
CB Stephon Gilmore Steps Away From Football
GettyLONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 06: Stephon Gilmore of Minnesota Vikings looks on during the NFL match between New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 06, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Former Vikings standout CB Stephon Gilmore announced his retirement from the NFL in a lengthy social media post.
“To my first love, Football.
As a young, scrappy kid from Rock Hill South Carolina with humble beginnings, the eldest of 6 – you gave me focus, opportunity, strength, and friends to last a lifetime.
From my first game with Finley Road Falcons to two Super Bowls, multiple Pro Bowls, and a Defensive Player of the Year Award, you taught me the invaluable lesson of working hard and believing in myself.
To my wife and kids, thank you for making it possible for me to chase my dreams;
to my parents, thank you for raising me to be the man l am today; to my coaches, thank you for pouring into me.
And to the fans-thank you for your support. I have had an incredible 13 years in the League, and I cannot wait to see what this next chapter holds.
GillyLock Out.”
Gilmore was certainly known more as a New England Patriot or Buffalo Bill more than anything. However, the Vikings will always be the team that Gilmore most recently played for.
Stephon Gilmore spent 2024 with Minnesota, achieving 40 tackles and 1 interception. His contributions helped a league-top Vikings defense to a 14-3 record. He finishes with 32 total interceptions in his 180 career games played.
Former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins Signs With Las Vegas Raiders
GettyCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 01: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings drops back to pass during the first half of their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Early Thursday morning, Cousinsâ agent, Mike McCartney, made the news public in a post on X.
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