After failing to agree to a restructured deal, the New England Patriots are releasing four-time Pro Bowler and former Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore. Per Adam Schefter, the Patriots were $54,000 under the cap and needed financial flexibility.
Releasing Gilmore, who had a base salary of $7 million, will do the trick. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said New England wanted to see Gilmore play before giving him a raise, but that has yet to happen as Gilmore was placed on the PUP list to start the season with a quad injury.
According to Schefter, Gilmore is eligible to return from the PUP list after Week 6 and should be recovered from his quad injury in the coming weeks.