Cowboys' Stephon Gilmore: Career-best tackle total in 2023
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Gilmore recorded a career-high 68 tackles (54 solo) while adding two interceptions on 13 passes defended plus a forced fumble over 17 regular-season games in 2023.
The 33-year-old cornerback showed he still has plenty left in the tank while not missing a game for the first time since 2019. Gilmore is a free agent this offseason and isn't guaranteed to be back in Dallas, as the Cowboys have younger options in DaRon Bland and Trevon Diggs (knee) to handle the starting jobs on the outside, but the veteran's savvy and coverage skills should still give him plenty of suitors.
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Cowboys' Stephon Gilmore: Back at practice Thursday
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Gilmore (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Per Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News, coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday that he expects Gilmore will play Sunday, and his presence at practice Thursday lends credence to that confidence. If he is able to upgrade to full participation Friday, he could avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Cowboys' Stephon Gilmore: Not practicing Wednesday
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Gilmore (shoulder) is not participating at practice Wednesday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Per Gehlken, coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday that the expectation is Gilmore will play Sunday even though he probably won't practice during the week. That doesn't seem like a guarantee, though, so it will still be worth watching his status as Dallas' wild-card game approaches.
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Cowboys' Stephon Gilmore: Still on track for Sunday
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Gilmore (shoulder) is unlikely to practice until Saturday, according to head coach Mike McCarthy, but he's still expected to play Sunday against the Packers, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Gilmore avoided any significant damage to his shoulder when he suffered the injury Week 18 against the Commanders. He also told reporters after the game he would play in the wild-card round, even before the MRI results were back. However, this is the first confirmation from McCarthy that will likely be the case, which is good news for the Cowboys' secondary.
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Cowboys' Stephon Gilmore: Won't return Week 18
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Gilmore (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Commanders, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
With Gilmore out for the rest of Sunday's contest, DaRon Bland will take over at corner, while Nahshon Wright steps into the slot corner role. Gilmore had six solo tackles before the injury.
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Cowboys' Stephon Gilmore: Leaves game with shoulder injury
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Gilmore (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Commanders, per The Dallas Morning News.
Gilmore sustained the shoulder injury in the final minutes of the second quarter. Nahshon Wright will likely fill into the slot role while Jourdan Lewis takes over at corner opposite DaRon Bland while Gilmore is sidelined.
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Cowboys' Stephon Gilmore: Officially active
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Gilmore (illness) is active Sunday against the Bills, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Gilmore never practiced this week but was expected to play as previously reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The veteran corner's ability to play should certainly benefit the Cowboys' secondary.
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Cowboys' Stephon Gilmore: In jeopardy of missing Week 15
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Gilmore (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday''s game against the Bills, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Gilmore missed practice for rest reasons to begin the week but ended up not participating all week after picking up an illness. He had a season-high nine tackles and a forced fumble in the Cowboys' Week 14 win over the Eagles. If Gilmore can't suit up for Sunday's contest, Jourdan Lewis is the likely candidate to move into the starting cornerback role alongside DaRon Bland.
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Cowboys' Stephon Gilmore: Picks off another pass Monday
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Gilmore recorded three tackles (three solo) and one interception in the Cowboys' Week 6 win over the Chargers Monday night.
Gilmore's late fourth-quarter interception essentially sealed the win for Dallas and was his second in six games to open the season. The 33-year-old has started all 16 contests and continues to play at a high level for a Cowboys defense that lost fellow starting CB Trevon Diggs to a torn ACL earlier in the season.
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Cowboys' Stephon Gilmore: Secures pick in Dallas debut
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Gilmore recorded four tackles and three passes defended, including an interception, in Sunday's 40-0 rout of the Giants.
The Cowboys' defense dominated the game, and Gilmore made an impact in his debut for the club by plucking an errant Daniel Jones throw early in the second quarter. The veteran cornerback hasn't pulled down more than two INTs in a season since 2019, but with an aggressive, star-studded Dallas defense giving QBs little time and few opportunities to make optimal choices, Gilmore could see a lot more chances to create turnovers than he's been used to.
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Colts' Stephon Gilmore: Inactive for season finale
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Gilmore (wrist) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Texans.
Gilmore didn't practice Wednesday through Friday due to a wrist injury, but he still had a chance to suit up after drawing a questionable tag. However, the veteran quarterback will ultimately be sidelined for the Colts' season finale, marking his first absence of the campaign. Gilmore will finish his first season in Indianapolis with 66 tackles, 11 pass defenses and two interceptions across 16 appearances.
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Colts' Stephon Gilmore: Officially questionable for Week 18
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Gilmore (wrist) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Texans.
Gilmore didn't practice Wednesday through Friday due to a wrist injury but will still have a chance to suit up for the Colts' season finale. The veteran cornerback has yet to miss a game this season, totaling 66 tackles, 11 pass defenses and two interceptions across 16 appearances.
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Colts' Stephon Gilmore: Sees full action Thursday
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Gilmore (ribs) returned to practice Thursday as a full participant.
Despite having played every defensive snap during Sunday's loss to the Commanders, Gilmore popped up on the injury report Wednesday as a DNP in practice with an apparent rib issue. However, the 11-year veteran returned to Thursday's session in full capacity, implying that his injury is no longer a concern. Gilmore is slated to operate in his usual role as the team's No. 1 cornerback for his homecoming matchup in New England on Sunday.
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Colts' Stephon Gilmore: Missing practice with rib injury
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Gilmore (ribs) did not participate at practice Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game at New England.
It's a new injury for Gilmore, who to this point has played in all eight of Indianapolis' games in 2022. The two-time All-Pro corner's status will certainly be one to monitor for the Colts through the week, and Brandon Facyson would be in line for extended reps if Gilmore can't go Sunday.
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Colts' Stephon Gilmore: Clears injury designation
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Gilmore (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday.
Gilmore was forced out early in Sunday's win over the Chiefs with the injury. However, after logging a limited practice Wednesday, the veteran corner was a full participant Thursday. He should be good to go Sunday against the Titans.
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Colts' Stephon Gilmore: Gets two-year deal from Colts
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Gilmore is signing a two-year contract with the Colts, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The deal reportedly has a base value of $23 million, including $14 million guaranteed. Gilmore is 31 years old and missed 14 games over the past two seasons, but he's also just three years removed from a Defensive Player of the Year award (2019, with New England). The Patriots traded him to Carolina last fall while he was recovering from quad surgery, and he played eight games for the Panthers (three starts, two INTs) before missing the final two weeks with a groin injury and COVID-19. The Colts saw enough in the limited action to believe Gilmore can still be a high-quality starter, joining Kenny Moore to give the team a second playmaker at cornerback.
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Panthers' Stephon Gilmore: Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list
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Gilmore (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
The 31-year-old will likely now be unavailable for Sunday's season finale against the Buccaneers as he goes through league protocols for COVID-19. In Gilmore's likely absence, Rashaan Melvin would step into a starting role in the Panthers' secondary.
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Panthers' Stephon Gilmore: Won't play Week 17
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Gilmore (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Gilmore has been unable to practice this week due to the groin issue and will be sidelined for at least one game. Rashaan Melvin and Keith Taylor should see more run for Carolina in his absence.
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Panthers' Stephon Gilmore: Not expected to play Sunday
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Gilmore (groin) isn't expected to play Sunday against the Saints, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Gilmore sustained a groin injury in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers and was unable to participate in practice Wednesday. Since there are just two games remaining in the regular season, the Panthers could elect to place the 31-year-old on injured reserve.
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Panthers' Stephon Gilmore: Decision to be made Saturday
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Head coach Matt Rhule said Friday that the Panthers will not make a decision about Gilmore's (quadriceps) status until after Saturday's practice, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Gilmore has been on the PUP list all season, but he was designated to return and resumed practicing ahead of Week 7. However, he wasn't ready to return to action and didn't travel with the team to New York for their Week 7 matchup with the Giants. Gilmore hasn't been ruled out for the Panthers' Week 8 meeting with the Falcons, but the uncertainty surrounding his status isn't encouraging.
