Stephon Gilmore retires from NFL after 13 seasons and 2 Super Bowls
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Super Bowl champion Stephon Gilmore announced Thursday that he will retire from the NFL after 13 seasons in the league.
Gilmore, 35, made the announcement in a post on Instagram. He shared highlights of his career, from his college days to the NFL.
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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore defends against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on January 13, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
She captioned the collage: “From humble beginnings, as a young, scrappy boy from Rock Hill, South Carolina, the oldest of 6 children, you gave me focus, opportunity, strength, and lifelong friends.”
“From my first game with the Finley Road Falcons to two Super Bowls, multiple Pro Bowls and the Defensive Player of the Year Award, you taught me the invaluable lesson of hard work and believing in myself.”
He thanked his family and coaches for their unwavering support throughout his career.
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New England Patriots linebacker Stephon Gilmore stands on the field before a game against the Washington Redskins at Gillette Stadium on August 9, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports)
“And thank you to the fans for your support. It’s been an incredible 13 years in the league and I can’t wait to see what the next chapter brings,” he added.
The Buffalo Bills selected Gilmore 10th overall in the 2012 draft out of South Carolina. He played five seasons with the Bills, earning his first Pro Bow selection during his senior year in 2016.
Gilmore has emerged as a defensive superstar with the New England Patriots. He was on second base in 2018 when the Patriots won the Super Bowl. He won the Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2019, leading the NFL with six interceptions.
He then played for the Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings in the last four years of his career. He did not play in 2025.
Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore plays defense against the New England Patriots at New Era Field on October 30, 2016 in Orchard Park, New York. (Timothy T. Ludwig/USA TODAY Sports)
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He finished his career with 617 tackles, 32 interceptions and two interceptions returned for a touchdown. He was a five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro selection.
