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Report: Patriots tried to reunite with CB Stephon Gilmore

According to The Athletic’s Jeff Howe, the New England Patriots attempted to re-acquire former NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore, before the Dallas Cowboys swooped in and traded for the 32-year old in the offseason.

In order to acquire Stephon Gilmore this offseason, the Cowboys had to beat out … the Patriots.

Also in here, some early discussions on a potential new deal for Dak and an update on free agent RBs Zeke Elliott and Dalvin Cook. https://t.co/r2PyiQ6zuN

— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) August 6, 2023

The Patriots clearly signaled a need for a top boundary corner after letting J.