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: Picks off Pats
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Gilmore finished with two solo tackles and made an interception in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Patriots.
Gilmore exacted a bit of revenge on his former team, picking off opposing quarterback Mac Jones during the second quarter. Although four cornerbacks played more snaps than Gilmore on Sunday, the veteran has now made an interception in both his games as a Panther, making a strong early impact.
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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.
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Panthers' Stephon Gilmore: Traded to Carolina
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The Panthers acquired Gilmore (quadriceps) from the Patriots on Wednesday in exchange for a 2023 sixth-round draft choice.
The cornerback is still recovering from a surgically repaired quad, but once he's cleared to play, the NFL's 2019 Defensive Player of the Year will provide Carolina's secondary with a major lift. Meanwhile, with some of the cap space created by Wednesday's deal, the Patriots officially signed linebacker Jamie Collins.
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Patriots' Stephon Gilmore: Officially out through Week 6
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Gilmore (quadriceps) will be placed on the reserve/PUP list, ruling him out for the first six games of the regular season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
With their top cornerback sidelined for at least six games, the Patriots recently sent draft picks to Baltimore for fifth-round rookie Shaun Wade. The team still has two quality corners in J.C. Jackson and Jonathan Jones, but it isn't clear if Wade, Jalen Mills or Joejuan Williams can step up as a capable No. 3. Either way, Gilmore's absence is a huge loss for a New England defense that was hoping to recapture its 2019 form after an inconsistent 2020.
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Patriots' Stephon Gilmore: Remains sidelined
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Gilmore (quadriceps) is being considered "day-to-day," Chris Mason of MassLive.com reports.
In providing an update on Gilmore, coach Bill Belichick asserted, "When he's ready to be out there, then he'll be out there." The Patriots sorely miss the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year, and team's lack of depth at cornerback has shown during training camp. The 30-year-old is still recovering from a torn quadriceps that ended his 2020 season early. In 11 games, the veteran recorded 37 total tackles, one forced fumble and one interception. When healthy, Gilmore is an elite defensive back in the league, and the 6-foot-1, 202-pounder will aim to get back on the field ahead of New England's Week 1 game against Miami.
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Patriots' Stephon Gilmore: Shows up for camp
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Gilmore (quadriceps) is present for the start of New England's training camp but will begin on the PUP list, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Gilmore didn't attend June minicamp amid ongoing contract negotiations, but the ex-Defensive Player of the Year is in the building to kick off training camp. After ending last season on IR due to a torn quadriceps, Gilmore isn't back to full health quite yet, but there's not yet any significant reason to worry about his status for Week 1.
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Patriots' Stephon Gilmore: Officially placed on IR
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Gilmore (quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve by the Patriots on Wednesday.
The move to IR was anticipated after Gilmore suffered a partially-torn quadriceps in Sunday's loss to Miami. The NFL Defensive Player of the Year for 2019 should be able to return in time for the start of next season, when he will be in the final campaign of a five-year contract. Jonathan Jones is likely to receive the majority of Gilmore's usual snaps over the final two games of the season.
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Patriots' Stephon Gilmore: Leaves with knee injury
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Gilmore is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to a knee injury.
It was a non-contact injury for the 30-year-old, so it's a worrying development for him and the Patriots. Gilmore headed to the locker room and was almost immediately labeled doubtful to return. Jason McCourty and Jonathan Jones could have increased work at cornerback in his absence.
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Patriots' Stephon Gilmore: Clear for Week 12
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Gilmore (hand) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
The 30-year-old was added to the injury report with the hand injury this week and was considered questionable, but it won't prevent him from suiting up Week 12. Gilmore figures to see plenty of DeAndre Hopkins during Sunday's contest.
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Patriots' Stephon Gilmore: Returning to lineup Sunday
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Gilmore (knee) is active for Sunday's game versus the Texans.
Gilmore will return from his three-game absence and immediately handle a tough matchup Sunday, as he'll handle a healthy dose of Will Fuller and ex-Patriot receiver Brandin Cooks. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year is surely up to the task, as he's allowed just 218 yards and one touchdown in coverage this season.
