The Indianapolis ColtsCornerback is available Stephon GilmoreA source said that the two-year contract, worth $23 million, includes $14 million guarantee.
Gilmore joins the Colts’ secondary as the second veteran addition this week after Indianapolis signedSafety Rodney McLeodOn Thursday.
Gilmore appeared in the 2021 Season with the Carolina PanthersThe trade was made by, who sent a 2023 third round pick to the New England PatriotsIn October. In October, the Panthers selected the 2019 NFL Defensive Play of the Year in the hope that he would replace the first-rounder. Jaycee HornIn Week 3, a season-ending foot injury occurred to, Houston Texans.
The 31-year old was still recovering from an offseason quad surgery and was not eligible to return to work until Week 6. Gilmore was activated Week 8 and started three of the final eight games. In his Carolina debut, Gilmore had an interception to save a win of 19-13. He then added another against New England. He was then added as an alternate to the Pro Bowl’s fifth edition of the Pro Bowl.
He stated after the trade that New England did not treat his quad injury from Week 15 of 2020.
Gilmore, a native of Rock Hill, South Carolina, told ESPN prior to a late-season match at Buffalo that he’d like to return home. The Panthers appreciated the veteran leadership that was brought to a young Carolina secondary. The 2018 second-round selection added to the problem. Donte Jackson26-year-old Veronica was also set to become an agent for free.
Gilmore was the Bills’ 10th overall pick in 2012’s draft. He has 27 interceptions and has defended 116 passes in 10 seasons.
This report was contributed by David Newton, ESPN.