How Stephon Gilmore Reportedly Feels About His Future With Patriots

Veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore has some concerns about his future with the New England Patriots. There were many rumors about him and his potential trade. Well, head coach Bill Belichick didn’t cut Gilmore. He didn’t even add the veteran to a trade block. It looks like Gilmore hopes to stay with the Patriots a little longer than expected.

In his column for Sports Illustrated, NFL insider Albert Breer discussed Gilmore’s situation. According to this, the Patriots may offer Gilmore a new contract. The veteran cornerback is open to inking this type of deal.

“I do believe it’s unlikely that Gilmore plays the 2020 season for $7 million, which is what he’s on the books for. And I think, as an acknowledgment of that, and on the heels of a very newsworthy couple weeks, the Patriots will at least explore the idea of extending Gilmore…” Breer wrote. “I’m also told, for what it’s worth, that Gilmore would be very open to signing a new deal in New England.”

Stephon Gilmore expects a bright future with the Patriots

The organization owes Gilmore $7 million in 2021. However, they don’t have too much money at the moment. OverTheCap reported that the Patriots have just under $12 million in cap space at the moment.

Stephon Gilmore had his third straight Pro Bowl season and his fourth in five seasons. However, 2020 wasn’t really a good year.

The veteran cornerback played in 11 games which is a career-low for him. Gilmore had career-lows in most of his defensive numbers. He finished the season with three apsses defended, one interception and 37 tackles.

2021 is a contract year for Gilmore. The four-time Pro Bowler will have to try really hard this year.

Will Gilmore stay in the Patriots locker room? The only thing we can do right now is sit and wait for Belichick’s next move. The Patriots head coach made some cool moves in free agency. He left Gilmore on the roster and this may be a good sign for the veteran.