Despite Matthew Judon’s best recruiting efforts, free agent cornerback Stephon Gilmore will not return to the New England Patriots. As first reported by CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson, Gilmore has signed a contract with the Indianapolis Colts.
The former NFL Defensive Player of the Year agreed to join the team on a two-year deal worth $23 million with $14 million in guarantees.
A first-round draft pick by the Buffalo Bills in 2012, Gilmore joined the Patriots as a free agent in 2017. He quickly developed into one of the league’s top-tier cornerbacks and in 2018 was instrumental in New England winning the Super Bowl.