Stephon Gilmour named 2019 Defender of the Year by The New England Patriots after four seasons
The New England Patriots have parted ways with full-back Stephon Gilmour after reportedly negotiating a new contract fell through.
2019’s top quarterback, who recorded a late interception to help the Patriots secure Super Bowl LIII glory against the Los Angeles Rams, had a base salary of $ 7 million for 2021 and was in the final five-year season of $ 65. m he signed in 2017 as an unlimited free agent.
“We have achieved such great success together and you have been an incredible source of inspiration for my personal accomplishments,” Gilmore wrote on Twitter.
“Mr. Kraft, coaches and organizations, thank you for providing me with this platform and allowing me to be a part of greatness. Most of all I want to thank my teammates who lined up next to me every Sunday with one goal per head. “
Gilmore missed the Patriots’ mandatory mini-camp in June over a dispute over his contract, which did not match the market value of the league’s top defenders after the team carried over $ 4.5 million from his 2021 salary to 2020. monitor his health before deciding on a salary increase.
The Patriots release CB Stephon Gilmore. (by using @ Rap sheet) pic.twitter.com/q3US7kkfSo
– NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2021
NFL Network reported that the Patriots could not find what they were looking for in exchange for a 31-year-old man in the trading market.
While Gilmour has not been able to find a trading partner, the market for a player of his level is likely to be vast as opponents seek additional playmakers on the defensive.
Gilmore led the league with six interceptions and 20 assists in 2019.
J.C. Jackson became a star in the Patriots’ secondary season last season, ending the year with nine interceptions and 14 interceptions that were not withdrawn from Maryland in 2018. The 25-year-old has already recorded two steals in the first four weeks of the match. season.