Stephon Gilmore to Retire as Member of Patriots After Signing One-Day Contract

Stephon Gilmore, a two-time All-Pro cornerback and the NFL's 2019 Defensive Player of the Year, is signing a one-day contract with the New England Patriots to retire as a member of the team, ESPN reported.

The move allows Gilmore to formally end his playing career with the franchise where he achieved his most notable individual and team success, according to the report.

Gilmore earned the NFL's top defensive honor in 2019 while playing for the Patriots, a season in which he was also named a first-team All-Pro. He was recognized as an All-Pro on two occasions during his career, ESPN noted.

Further details about the ceremony and Gilmore's broader career statistics were not included in the available report.